Flexible working
Flexible working arrangements
The scheme offers increased flexibility in working arrangements and represents the standard flexi-time option available to departments for each feature of the scheme. Where alternative flexi-time schemes are already in operation, which have more flexible provisions, then these can continue. The scheme is available to all departments.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Job share scheme
We recognise that many people, for many reasons, are unable to commit themselves to full-time work. This can deny them access to employment and may also deny the us as an employer the opportunity to benefit from the skills and abilities of such individuals.
Job sharing gives people who are unable to work full-time the opportunity to pursue a career, and in addition, receive the same terms and conditions of employment as a full-time employee, on a pro-rata basis. It also enables the Authority to recruit and retain skilled and experienced people who are unable to work full-time.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Career break scheme
The career break scheme aims to enable permanent male and female employees wishing to have a break in their career for 'caring' responsibilities, e.g. bringing up a child, caring for a dependent relative or partner, or other good reasons e.g relevant voluntary work to maintain formal contract with the us , with a view to re-entry at the same level, within a five year period without breaking their continuity of service.
In addition, the Scheme aims to offer employees an opportunity to maintain their work skills and knowledge whilst on a career break.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Maternity provision
Ordinary maternity leave
All pregnant employees, regardless of service, will be entitled to 26 weeks' Ordinary Maternity Leave.
Additional maternity leave
A further 26 weeks' Additional Maternity Leave will start at the end of the Ordinary Maternity Leave period giving a total entitlement of 52 weeks leave. There is no qualifiying service required.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Adoption provision
Employees who wish to adopt a child(ren) will have many additional commitments both prior to and following adoption, such as attending pre-adoption interviews, meetings, visits to the child(ren) along with the need to spend time with the child(ren) to establish relationships once adoption placement has taken place.
The Scheme offers employees some flexibility to decide how much leave of absence they wish to apply for.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Paternity Leave
These provisions apply to all employees of the Authority except Teachers and staff of locally managed schools. Leave can be taken from the date of the child's birth, but must be taken from a chosen date within 56 days of the actual birth or placement with the adoptive parents. If the child is born early, leave may commence from the actual date of birth or within 56 days of that date.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
Shared Parental leave
Shared Parental Leave is a form of leave that gives parents more flexibility in caring for their child. The Shared Parental Leave scheme creates a pool of leave and pay that both parents may draw from.
If you are an existing employee you will find further information and how to apply on the intranet.
