Benefits of working for Adur & Worthing Councils

Here are some of the benefits of working for Adur & Worthing Councils:

Generous leave entitlement for all staff: starting at five weeks (pro rata), increasing after five years service, plus bank holidays. We also offer an additional three days for volunteering per year, with an additional five days of 'special paid leave' that can be used for any caring emergencies
Our focus on your development: we spend over £180k a year on staff training to ensure all our people achieve their very best
Access to a generous local government pension scheme
Emphasis on work-life balance: we're committed to helping our staff work flexibly where possible. This includes hybrid working options and options to request different working patterns
Occupational health practitioners: to make reasonable adjustments to help you work
Support for your physical health: eyesight tests, on-site affordable massage and reflexology and a range of staff discounts, including on leisure centre membership.
Support for your mental well-being: access to trained mental health first aiders, paid for counselling sessions and an employee assistance programme
Support for sustainable travel: including reduced rates on hire bikes and bike to work scheme

A representative workforce

At Adur & Worthing Councils we recognise the positive value of a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are committed to tackling employment inequality and creating a workplace culture that provides equity of opportunity for everyone, and where everyone can thrive.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities or who identify as having a disabling barrier, such as autism or dyslexia, ethnic minorities, people of any religion, belief or sexual orientation, and job sharers.

We recognise that people have different needs - including caring responsibilities, or disabilities, that require reasonable adjustments. As part of our flexible working arrangements, we welcome applications for people who want to work in a job-share, part time or compressed hours. These need to meet the need of the service, but we want to be as flexible and inclusive as possible.

For more information about our ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, please see:

Adur & Worthing Councils' Equality Statement and Policy

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