We offer a range of staff benefits.
You will receive a minimum of 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (or equivalent time off another time if you need to work on a bank holiday). Your entitlement raises by 1 day with each year of service up to 29 days per year. You can check salesforce to see your entitlement for this year.
Our EAP is available to all employees and you will have access to:
Website: www.employeeassistance.org.uk
Login access code: Graceeyre
24/7 freephone: 0800 328 1437
With our volunteer day initiative, we hope to inspire you to get out in the community and volunteer for a charity of your choice, including, of course, Grace Eyre. This will give you the chance the give back to the community, learn new skills and have fun!
Download the Volunteer Day Completion Form
We operate a contractual sick pay scheme that is more generous than statutory sick pay. You are entitled to 15 days full pay for sickness and 6 weeks full pay for extended sick leave (hospitalisation or 1 continuous illness).
Full details can be found in our Sickness and Absence Policy.
*The above entitlements are based on full time roles (37.5 hours per week), please check your contract for full details of your sickness pay entitlement.
Through regular reviews, your manager will work with you on your learning and development. We offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your skills and abilities.
All staff will complete essential training which covers an induction to Grace Eyre and role specific training.
Grace Eyre managers will also complete a leadership training programme through a series modules tailored to our organisation.
See the details of our learning and development programmes.
Contact our learning and development team at training@grace-eyre.org for details of available training.
We are always looking to grow our teams of talented people. That’s why we offer a refer a friend scheme which could earn you £400 for each successful referral.
We want to promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution so are offering opportunity to access the cycle to work scheme. You can save from 25%-39% on a new bike and accessories and could be eligible for a bike loan for up to £2,000.
How to register for the cycle scheme
See the full details on the scheme and to apply.
We understand the importance of work life balance and promote flexible working. We offer hybrid working where possible and accept applications for sabbaticals.
Our Working Time / Flexible Working Policy explains how to apply for flexible working and how your request will be dealt with.
We offer paid time off for the different situations life brings.
You are entitled to paid leave for:
*Entitlements are for full time employees (37.5 hours per week). Days are pro rata for part time employees.
Our Annual Leave and Other Leave Policy details your full entitlements.
We offer a contributory pension scheme through Royal London. For pensions queries and advice on your pension you should contact Royal London directly.
Website: www.royallondon.com
Phone: 0345 602 1885
If you are not a member of the pension but would like to join, please contact humanresources@grace-eyre.org.
Our death in service benefit provides a lump sum of 3 times your salary. You can choose who you would like to nominate as the beneficiary for this benefit. If you would like to update your beneficiary, you should complete an updated form and email it to humanresources@grace-eyre.org.
Download the Death in Service Nomination Form and Emergency Contacts Form
Grace Eyre are inviting all staff to join the blue light card scheme for FREE.
What is the blue light card?
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light card offers official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
This benefit was offered to staff as a limited time offer last year and due to the success, it has been reintroduced.
“I have just bought a new bed and they knocked £223 off just because I showed my card and I get 10% every time I shop in Asda!” – Geoff S, Choices
How to join?
To join click the link here: Welcome to Blue Light Card
You will need:
Claim back the £4.99 in your expenses.
If you have any questions, please contact humanresources@grace-eyre.org
