Benefits
We offer numerous benefits, in addition to the satisfaction of helping so many people. Whichever role you join us in, you can expect:
Flexible Working
We offer all our staff the opportunity to ask for flexible working and accommodate this where ever possible. Some people work part-time, others either annualised or compressed hours and some people work from home.
Back to topYour Learning and Development
We offer all our staff opportunities for development, whether it be working towards our Core Competency Framework, which is accredited with the OCN (Open College Network), and leads to professional accreditation from the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals for our front line workers, the Leading for Results training course that we run in conjunction with the Open University for all our manager. We also support managers through the Certificate in Management qualification. These are just two of a host of learning and development opportunities for everyone at Addaction.
Back to topPerformance Related Pay
We have a target-based performance related pay scheme which is paid annually as part of your annual pay reviews in April.
Back to topAnnual Leave
You'll get 28 days' leave each year, plus statutory holidays. The leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Obviously, part time leave is calculated pro rata.
Back to topPension
We offer all our staff the opportunity to join the Addaction group pension scheme after six months' service. In brief, we'll contribute 6% of your salary into the scheme.
Back to topEmployee Forum
We value your opinions. So, we have an Employee Forum where staff elect a representative from their area to make their feelings known, and filter their ideas and recommendations to senior members of staff to act on.
Back to topHealthcare Scheme
We've teamed up with a healthcare provider to supply you and your families with access to low-cost healthcare. It works with the NHS and costs from £1.25 a week.
Back to topEmployee Assistance Programme
We're totally committed to helping our people get the most from life inside and outside of work. So, when the demands of everyday life puts pressure on work, home or relationships, this service (available to you and your family) ensures that you have the information and support to tackle them.
Back to topChildcare Vouchers Scheme
If you've a child aged 16 or under to care for, we run a salary-sacrifice childcare vouchers scheme operated by the Co-operative.
Back to topInduction
When you join, you'll complete a comprehensive induction course that'll help you get to grips with how we work and what's expected of you in your first six months. You'll also be assigned a buddy who'll help you settle in, and have reviews with your manager two, four and six months into your role, to make sure you're happy that everything's going well.
Back to topHealth & Safety
Given the area we work in, health and safety is crucial if we're to protect our staff and our service users. We offer a range of training opportunities for staff and our Core Competency Framework includes a Health & Safety module.
Back to topDeath in Service
If you die whilst you work for us, then we'll provide a one-off lump sum payment to your nominated beneficiary that amounts to three times your annual salary.
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