We take the care of our people very seriously. All of our staff benefit from a comprehensive range of measures, aimed at helping them get the most from their career and personal development potential, as well as their daily working life. These include:
Staff accord sets out what is expected of staff and what you should be able to expect from the council.
Final Salary Pension Scheme
Appraisal is a positive process that encourages your manager to feedback constructive comments about your performance and to agree your targets, development needs and career plans for the next year with a review after six months
Supervision policy aims to help you to manage your workload effectively through regular one to one meetings with your manager.
Acceptable behaviour policy defines a number of principles and sets out procedures to ensure that behaving in an acceptable manner is the norm for all staff in Devon County Council, whilst enabling staff to safely challenge behaviour deemed unacceptable.
Wellbeing@Work Service provides support and assistance for all staff whose physical or psychological wellbeing is adversely affected by work-related issues or personal matters that may affect them at work. Managing absence is essential to service provision and we are committed to its effective management. with support available to managers and staff through Wellbeing@Work.
Pay and conditions includes paid holiday, sick pay, compassionate leave and a pension scheme.
Work-life balance policy is designed to enable staff to get a better balance between work and their lives outside work, while making the organisation more effective. We encourage the use of flexitime, career breaks, job sharing and home working to ensure greater flexibility.
Trade unions represent the views of staff to officers and councillors through consultative committees.
Reducing stress policy and stress management strategy aim to reduce excessive workplace pressure and help staff maintain, and enhance, their sense of wellbeing.
A diverse range of career and development opportunities means that, with over 600 different jobs, you are likely to find the perfect job for you. We also have a comprehensive range of courses and development tools to assist you.
Encouraging green travel amongst our staff is high on our agenda, from discounted season bus tickets to lockable bike stores.
A safe and healthy work environment is important in our eyes. From medical checks to counselling services to a no smoking policy, we aim to provide a comfortable, supportive working atmosphere. Risk management is robust, as are our health and safety and risk assessment policies with a team of advisers ready to support enquiries.
Our childcare voucher scheme offers significant discounts on childcare costs.
Our commitment to equal pay reflects the full diversity of the community we serve, as we promote equality of opportunity for everyone.
The Coaver Club is a leisure facility onsite at County Hall in Exeter. Facilities include a small gym, a bar and plenty of sports teams and special interest groups to join.
Discount schemes on corporate health and fitness membership as well as days out, theme parks, holidays and insurance help staff keep costs down.