We believe our people are our greatest asset, and that engaged, motivated and skilled colleagues are essential to a successful business and excellent customer service.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates our differences, empowering colleagues to bring their best and whole selves to work.
We support and invest in learning and development, encouraging positive challenge to overcome barriers, improve performance and efficiency, driving results and ensuring our services provide value for money.
Our workforce’s physical and mental wellbeing is key, and we’ll explore innovative ways to support this and help our people reach their full potential.
At Southway, our colleagues have a great place to work, with modern offices, free parking, club rooms, kitchen facilities and free refreshments.
But the benefits don’t stop there. From pensions to career development opportunities, we work hard to recognise and reward your contribution with a wide range of competitive benefits.
Our employees all have a huge say in what we do. We seek, listen to and value all feedback. We recognise how vital our colleagues’ views are in helping shape the future of the organisation.
Colleagues are welcomed to contribute to the direction of the Trust and its services in several ways, such as membership of corporate groups, project groups and regular surveys.
Our range of health and wellbeing benefits includes:
- Entry to the Healthshield Health Plan
- Dental, optical and health and wellbeing cover, with four levels of cover to choose from
- Options to increase employee benefits, add partners and dependents
- All claims paid directly to your bank account
- Access via ‘mywellness’ to virtual GPs, private prescriptions, 24/7 counselling and support helpline, face to face counselling and online assessments
- High street discounts
- 2-for-1 cinema tickets
- Cashback on shopping, travel, restaurants and much more
New colleagues have access to the National Employment Saving Plan Scheme, which gives the following benefits:
- Entry level 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
- Can be increased up to 7% employee and 10% employer contribution
- We will help you identify areas where you might want to gain more experience
- We will help you develop in any area you identify
- Training and development opportunities offered throughout your employment
- Professional qualifications offered at varying levels
We know a flexible approach to working is important to lots of our colleagues. We’re happy to discuss:
- Flexible working
- Home-working
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle2Work scheme
