Supporting our staff members
We care about our people and their wellbeing. We provide our staff with opportunities to connect with colleagues and balance work with their outside commitments.
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Key benefits include:
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme
- Counselling and wellbeing services
- A dedicated in-house wellbeing team
- Access to occupational health services
- Access to staff networks and community groups
- Access to a mentoring programme
- Access to a network of trained mental health first-aiders
- Flexible working to support childcare and caring responsibilities
- Enhancements to family leave/pay (including maternity and paternity)
- Paid and unpaid leave options
- Bereavement and carers leave
- Dedicated intranet site informing and connecting staff
- Paid volunteering days (up to 6 per year)
- Gym access in some office locations
- Dedicated charity for Civil Servants
- Access to the Civil Service Sports Council
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We offer a range of options to support staff and connect with colleagues.