What we believe in
- PEOPLE Putting people and relationships first
- WORKING TOGETHER Working in partnership with churches, communities and other groups
- EQUALITY Affirming the equal value of all persons and welcoming diversity
- BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Relationships characterised by mutual respect, tolerance, openness, integrity and trust
- IMPROVING Striving for the best we can achieve and always improving
- RESOURCEFULNESS Being creative and forward thinking
Staff Learning and Development available
- INDUCTION - Formal induction for all staff and volunteers
- SUPPORT - One to one advice on professional and personal development
- DEVELOPMENT - Personal Professional Development plan formulated at the end of probationary periods and updated annually to meet job related and personal objectives
- TRAINING - Regular programme of appropriate training from in house experts and externally commissioned experts
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- Access to programmes of education as diverse as NVQ to Masters Degrees and more. The opportunity to secure professional qualifications
- EXTERNAL COURSES - Access to external courses where necessary
- STUDY LEAVE - Study leave for professional development
- COACHING - Regular one to one support including coaching and supervision
- EVENTS - Team meetings and away days to generate ideas, create policy, problem solve, team build and have fun
- INCLUDING STAFF - Full staff meetings to celebrate and build on success
- INVESTORS IN PEOPLE STANDARD - Commitment to the Investors in People Standard which we have held since 1998
- IN SYNC STANDARD - Commitment to the YMCA’s In Sync Standard, which we achieved in 2005 and were one of the first YMCA’s to do so.
Communication and Consultation
- POLICIES - Systematic consultation with all those affected on changes and policies
- CONTRIBUTION - Opportunities individually and in groups to contribute planning and policy making
- MANAGEMENT STYLE - Open management style
- YOU COUNT - People centred approach to management and leadership
- KEEPING IN TOUCH - Regular team meetings
- RESEARCHING YOUR NEEDS - Employee surveys, action plans and feedback
- NEWSLETTER Regular staff newsletter
- STAFF ASSOCIATION - Membership of our APS (Association of Professional Staff)
Work- Life Balance
- Consideration of other working hours arrangements e.g. job share, working from home
- Generous paid sick leave
- Paid compassionate leave
- Paid carer’s leave
- Enhanced Maternity pay
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Consideration to unpaid leave and flexibility around parental leave
- Sabbaticals
- Study leave
Terms and conditions
- Clear pay scales and agreed job evaluation and market rate review process
- Pension contribution of 5%
- Free life insurance
- Access to independent financial advice
- 20 days holiday rising to 30 days
- Car and bicycle allowances
- Prompt payment of expenses
- Free health sure programme
- Time off for civic duties
Working Conditions
- Subsidized restaurant
- Subsidized staff social events
- Weekly staff prayers on all sites for those who want to attend
- Chapels and quiet rooms for prayer and reflection
- Committed and friendly staff
- Open door management style
- Free local phone calls for urgent matters
- Free use of the internet
- Free hot drinks
- Kitchen facilities on all sites
- Mobile phones provided to staff who need them
Click here to see our vacancies, the specific terms and conditions of employment that apply to them along with everything else you need to apply t o join us.
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