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General information for applicants

Benefits

  • The Council has several flexible working policies to help employees manage home life and work

  • Basic holiday entitlement is 24 days per annum in addition to bank holidays

  • Employees are encouraged to contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a final salary scheme.  Pension rights and service are transferable if you move from one local authority to another

  • The Council offers a Childcare Vouchers scheme

  • A relocation package is available for new employees moving into the area, subject to certain conditions   

  • Training and development opportunities – support for further study to help you in your job role

 

Terms and Conditions

  • New entrants to local government are subject to a probationary period of not less than 6 months.  You will be helped to identify your development needs but it is up to you to establish your suitability for the position

  • Full time hours are 37 per week, but the nature of your job may be that some of your working time may not be within normal office hours.  All working hours count towards your agreed weekly hours

  • Smoking at Work – the Council operates a No Smoking Policy

  • Code of Conduct – you will be required to abide by the Code of Conduct for Employees.  You will be asked to declare outside employment and interests and these will not be allowed if they might conflict with the Council’s interests

  • Employees working in Audit, Fraud investigation and Housing are required to make a signed declaration.  You will be provided with details where applicable      

 

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