Employee Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, some of which may differ depending on role and contract. Join us for a career that cares about you!
Time to Recharge:
Generous annual leave of 26 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees). This increases to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. Purchase up to a maximum of 10 extra days annual leave in each leave year. Bank holiday entitlement of 10 days per year. (pro-rata for part time employees).
Flexibility at its Best:
Find that perfect work-life balance with a range of flexible working options including part time, job share and compressed hours alongside home and agile working opportunities.
Wellness Matters:
Get the support you need from a wide range of available services including access to occupational health and an employee assistance programme.
Pay:
Competitive salaries with nationally agreed annual pay awards and generous pension schemes. We pay the Real Living Wage which is set independently and updated annually. For further information view the Pay Policy Statement.
Grow with Us:
Access training courses, funded qualifications and take advantage of sabbatical opportunities to enhance your skills.
Health and Fitness:
Enjoy discounted gym and leisure membership and stay active with our Cycle to Work scheme (available at certain times of the year).
On the Move, On Us:
Enjoy the benefit of a car loan (if applicable) and reimbursement of expenses, including subsistence and mileage payable in line with the HMRC approved rate.
Family Friendly:
We support your journey into parenthood with various leave options, including maternity and paternity, adoption, surrogacy and parental leave.
Community Connection:
Take paid time off for volunteering and contribute to causes that matter to you and the local community.
Compassion in Action:
We understand life's challenges, offering paid leave for carers, bereavement, serious illness of a near relative, and support for victims of domestic abuse.
Eye on Wellness:
Ensure your vision is top-notch with free eye tests and contributions towards glasses for DSE users.
Staff Rewards Scheme:
Access to a staff benefits scheme for exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, dining, new car purchases and more.
Trade Unions:
We are committed to working in social partnership with recognised Trade Unions in relation to pay and conditions of service. Further information will be available on the Council’s intranet or from your manager.
Join us for a career that cares about you!
Employee Wellbeing
Occupational Health
We have an Occupational Health service to protect and promote the health, safety & wellbeing of employees. They also provide access to a range of information, which is updated regularly, that focusses on Health & Wellbeing topics.
Employee Assistance Programme
With ever increasing pressures at work and home, there are times when we all need some extra support to balance the demands of everyday life. Staff have access to independent professionally qualified Counsellors and Information Specialists, who are experienced in helping people to deal with all kinds of practical and emotional issues such as wellbeing, family matters, relationships, debt management, workplace issues, and much more.
Wellbeing bulletin
A wellbeing bulletin is circulated to all members of staff. It is intended to support staff, whether they are working on the frontline, at home, in the office or working in a School. Staff wellbeing is of critical importance and the bulletin is intended to provide a snapshot of the resources available.
Health and Safety
We ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees by providing safe working conditions and a healthy and safe working environment.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
The Council is committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and will take positive steps to reduce any disadvantage and advance opportunity for all individuals and groups. For more information about our commitment to equal opportunities throughout its services, including recruitment, please visit our equalities section.
