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Our Offer To You

WelcomeAs the largest local authority in the southwest of England, DevonCounty Council plays an important role in the communities and livesof local people. We want you to make an impact where it matters themost.At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life acrossDevon. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as wellas a place that you enjoy working. You’ll see the impact you’re making,whether your work in social care, education, children’s services, publichealth, corporate services, HR, legal, communications, roads andtransport or waste and recycling.One of the best things about working for Devon is the opportunity towork and make a difference to one of the most beautiful parts of thecountry. Devon is one of the largest counties in the UK, and the onlyone to have two coastlines. It has a wonderful variety of landscapesand activities to enjoy and has good transport links to the rest of thecountry. By working for Devon, you will be supported to make a real differenceto this beautiful and vibrant county. Without the staff at Devon CountyCouncil, we would not be able to build our strong, resilientcommunities, look after the beautiful landscapes or provide first classeducation to the thousands of children in the county.

Our ValuesThe core principles and behaviours have been specifically designedto unlock potential of individuals, teams, and the organisation.Principles outline what is expected from the way we work to give usgreater clarity, purpose, and learning. Behaviours are how we approach our work and interact with othersin terms of qualities expectations and measures. They are a fundamental part of our overall approach to becoming alearning organisation; committed to continually evolving, adaptingand transforming so that we can deliver the best possible servicesfor the people and communities of Devon.

We are committed to putting people and relationships at the heartof everything we do. We aim to unlock the potential in everyindividual and to collectively support teams and service areas todeliver the best outcomes for the people of Devon. We are ambitious for our people and will empower and enable themto use their skills and knowledge to shape Devon County Council'sfuture. Through feedback and engagement with our staff, potentialcandidates and Elected Members, we have identified six key themesthat will impact on our Performance and Culture.People First will guide us through the challenges and opportunitiesahead as a key foundation of everything we do.People First

Our BenefitsUp to 34 days paid leave per year, depending on length of service,plus additional time off for bank/public holidaysSecure Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employercontributions with tax-efficient savingsFlexible retirement optionsSick pay up to a maximum of six months full pay and six months halfpay depending on length of employment24/7 free confidential advice and support through our EmployeeAssistance ProgrammeGood maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave overand above the statutory minimum requirementsPaid volunteering opportunities supporting our local communities Foster friendly employer providing additional support for carers, aswell as leave entitlements to support your familyFlexible by default, offering a range of inclusive options aimed tohelp you achieve a better work-life balanceDiscounted bus travel and salary sacrifice cycle to work schemeComprehensive benefits platform bringing together many of ourbenefits into one easy-to-access place

Caring For YouWellbeing is about people and creating the conditions for us all tothrive. We want you to be working in an environment that supportsand improves your physical and mental health, as well as personaldevelopment and protect what you value.As an employer we recognise that in the UK, people experiencingmental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination atwork. Having signed the ‘Charter for Employers Positive aboutMental Health’, we are committed to creating a supportive andopen culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mentalhealth confidently and aspire to appropriately support the mentalwellbeing of all staff. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offers confidential,impartial advice and support online and over the phone, 24 hours aday, 365 days a year. We offer a Contributory Health Scheme, enabling staff to claimmoney back for health costs such as opticians, dental, therapytreatments, hospital stays and day surgery, and access to health andwellbeing services.Employees are entitled to an eye test voucher for Display ScreenEquipment (DSE) users.Our dedicated Wellbeing Hub provides information and advice onhow to access support, including a variety of resources, with contactdetails for both internal and external support services.

Flexible Working Options This includes part-time, job share, compressed hours, or term-time only with some opportunities for hybrid office and homeworking. Our flexible working policies are aimed at helpingemployees to achieve a better work-life balance by enablinggreater flexibility as to when, how and where they work, whilstmeeting service requirements at the same time. Foster Friendly Employer We are committed to supporting employees who areprospective foster carers and to supporting those alreadyproviding care by providing time off where necessary. We will dothis, wherever possible, by creating a fostering-friendlyorganisation that offers flexible working arrangements whichrespond to the needs of all foster carers or approved kinshipcarer employees.We also offer parental leave,childcare support, support forcarers, emergency time off fordependants and career breakschemes to support your lifeoutside of work. Family FirstOur family friendly approach makes Devon a great place to work,whatever your situation. We are flexible by default, offering arange of inclusive options aimed to help you achieve a betterwork-life balance.

Opportunitiesfor GrowthWe encourage and facilitate mentoring and coachingopportunities and we have a Coaching Network with sessionsavailable for everyone in the organisation.Apprenticeships are offered from level 2 to level 7 and areavailable to both new employees recruited on an apprenticeship(through our Step-In programme) and existing employeesalongside their current role (through our Next Step Programme). We encourage and support staff to become employeevolunteers to benefit local communities, as well as to developyour skills, capabilities, and experiences to support your learningand development needs. We offer a rewarding, stimulating and challenging career thatfollows the principles of openness and fairness every step of theway. Your development is important to us, and we encourage you toreach your full potential through a range of different learningopportunities such as coaching and mentoring, apprenticeships,secondments, shadowing as well as accessing our online learningplatform packed with courses. We support employees to achieve professional qualificationsand/or nationally recognised qualifications. We encourage you togive back to our local communities through volunteering,developing your skills, capabilities, and experiences.

We offer a range of travel and transport benefits includingdiscounted bus travel and hire cars for longer journeys. TheCycle to Work Scheme offers the opportunity to purchase abrand-new bike and accessories and spread the cost over a year. We also give you the chance to drive a brand-new, fullymaintained, and insured vehicle for a fixed monthly amount aspart of a salary sacrifice scheme. Money MattersWorking with us, you will automatically qualify for our fantasticpension scheme and benefit from flexible retirement options. You can also make Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC’s),payments are made through your salary with full tax relief. You can benefit from everyday cash savings with ourcomprehensive benefits platform, including 100s of lifestylesavings from well-known retailers and organisations. You can save on health care plans, eye test vouchers and homeand electrical items. You have access to our benefits platformbringing together all our employee benefits into one easy-to-access place.

We will ensure that services are provided in a way that embracesdiversity and promotes fairness and access. As an employer, we willenhance and value diversity within our workforce through inclusivepractice. We are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promiseby the nation ensuring members of the armed forces community aretreated fairly. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident andMindful Employer.We have a range of staff networks that provide ways to celebrate ourdiversity, challenge inequality and offer safe spaces to shareexperiences. Equality, Diversityand InclusionPeople can achieve their own potential and a good quality oflife.Everyone can access services, facilities or information. There is public involvement and influence in decision making,planning, policy and service delivery.Devon is a strong, safe and inclusive community.People have trust and confidence to report incidents of abuseor discrimination. Our workforce, at all levels, is supported and broadly reflectsthe diversity of the community. Our Vision of Equality and Fairness:We are committed to eliminating discrimination, providingequality of opportunity and challenging prejudice in order toadvance the achievement of equality and foster good relationsbetween diverse groups in Devon.

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