Here at NWH we know that if you’re going to have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to make a difference in the lives of others, we have to make sure we make a difference in your life.
NWH provides a range of benefits, the majority of which are not evident from your payslip.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us – we provide free tea and coffee, fruit and cooking facilities. We have an active wellbeing programme branded as CALON that manages and promotes positive mental health and Wellbeing in the workplace. This includes the provision of an Employee Assistance Scheme and a Gold Standard health Cash Plan through leading healthcare provider BHSF Group Ltd.
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Benefits |
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Holiday Entitlement |
NWH provides a basic of 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ 31 days after 15 years’ service |
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Bank and Extra Statutory Holidays |
NWH provides 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees |
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Additional half day (no sickness) every 6 months |
NWH offers half day off if not sick in six-month period – up to 1 day per year |
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Sick Pay |
Sick pay provisions: after 5 years’ service up to 6 months full pay, 6 months half pay |
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Use of work vehicle |
Required to do role (Trades) |
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Childcare vouchers |
If eligible |
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Payroll deduction scheme |
Access to savings and low-cost loans through your local Credit Union |
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Agile/flexible Working |
Agile/Flexible working available (subject to role) |
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Leave for Parents |
Maternity/Adoption/Paternity, Parental/Shared Parental Leave |
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Parental/partner bereavement leave |
Up to 4 weeks |
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Bereavement leave |
Up to 5 days |
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Redundancy |
Enhanced – double statutory |
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iHasco e-learning |
Unlimited access to on-line courses for work related and personal development |
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Thrive Fund |
Can apply to get 50% funding towards course not related to role (up to maximum of £2,500) |
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Rising Stars Programme |
Application for Programme to assist career development |
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Extra mile award |
Nominated by colleagues – can receive up to £50 of vouchers |
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Staff Conference |
Day away from normal role to meet colleagues and have fun |
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Social calendar |
Opportunity to socialise with colleagues with shared interests |
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Discounted Leisure Facilities | Discounted leisure facilities at participating council run leisure centres |
You can read our People Strategy here, which is about attracting and retaining the best people who feel valued and empowered to put the customer at the heart of everything they do.
