Working for Us
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Staff Support
Equality and Diversity
Other Benefits
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pension Scheme
City West offer a pension with the Social Housing Pension Scheme based on Career Average Related Earnings (CARE). This pension is offered to all members of staff regardless of age, whether you are full or part-time, temporary or permanent. Further details are available from www.shps.org.uk.
Car allowance
There are some posts that require staff, as part of their daily work, to drive to various locations, properties, etc. The person specification will clearly state whether being able to drive and being a car owner is essential. In these circumstances an annual allowance and car loan facilities are available. City West is prepared to consider alternative transport arrangements for disabled applicants who may not be able to hold a current driving licence.
Annual leave
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement.
Pay
Salaries are paid monthly directly into your bank account on 15th of each month (if 15th falls on Saturday or Sunday, then the preceding Friday).
References
Your appointment will be subject to the receipt of two references from people who can give an account of your work performance over a period of two years. The reference must be from a former employer or teacher/ tutor. References from family members or friends are not acceptable.
Medical Fitness
The appointment is subject to completion of a medical questionnaire and acceptance of medical fitness by the Occupational Health Physician.
Probationary Period
All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months. In this time staff will receive all the training and support required to ensure that they can function at the level required within their role.
Criminal Records Check
We have a number of posts that are involved with vulnerable groups (e.g. elderly people, children etc). To protect these groups, City West will request information on an applicant’s criminal record before any offer of work can be confirmed. All applicants for sensitive posts MUST consent to a check of their criminal record being made before employment.
STAFF SUPPORT
Training & Development Opportunities
We are firmly committed to staff development and want to provide good quality development opportunities for all. Currently significant resources are being invested in staff to assist them in developing and /or achieving qualifications, which support them in carrying out their work. Mandatory Training Courses include Equality and Diversity, Health & Safety and Customer Service.
Opportunities for staff include National Qualifications in a range of disciplines e.g. HNC in Housing or Building, Accountancy and many other nationally recognised qualifications.
Managers are also offered a range of development opportunities to assist them in their role, from short 1 or 2 day courses to extended management development.
Disability Leave Scheme
A facility for staff who may become disabled whilst working for City West. It allows for a member of staff to have a staggered return to work on full pay whilst adjusting to their condition or disability.
Policy on the Employment of Disabled People
We seek to create equality of opportunity for disabled people in our role as a major employer in both the way we recruit staff and in our employment practices. We positively encourage disabled people to apply for suitable vacant posts, and operate an interview guarantee scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments to the job and/or workplace will be made where appropriate to do so.
Family-Friendly policies
City West supports the principle that staff should enjoy a work-life balance and acknowledges that all stages of their career work best when they are able to achieve an appropriate balance work and all other aspects of their lives. We have a range of employment and retention policies and procedures that support current and potential staff in their job role such as: Carers Leave, Parental Leave, Time off for Dependants, Job share, Voluntary Reduced Working Hours or Flexible Working (where appropriate) and flexible retirement.
Dignity at Work
Everyone has the right to dignity at work, and at City West we take the matter very seriously. We are aware of the detrimental and negative effect this can have on individuals and therefore operational efficiency. Our policy challenges both harassment and bullying wherever it occurs in order to create a safe working environment.
Trade Unions
We have a positive and constructive relationship with our Trade Unions and encourage membership.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
We welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, gender identity, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other individual characteristic which may unfairly affect a person’s opportunities in life.
City West recognise that we have the power to reduce the inequities that people experience by ensuring our services are responsive and accessible to all. Person specifications and job descriptions will be objective, based solely on skills, relevant experience and capacity to do the job. Selection will be made on the basis of ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the job. Qualifications, experience and skills will be assessed at the level that is relevant to the job.
We also recognise that our ability to meet these diverse needs is improved by having a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves and which has the skills and understanding to achieve our objectives. Where there are groups that are under- represented in the organisation, adverts may state that we encourage applications from those groups and City West may offer training and encouragement to any under-represented groups e.g. management development training for women where they are under-represented in management grades.
Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and to the job and/or workplace will be made where appropriate.
Monitoring statistics will be maintained at all stages of the recruitment and selection process from application to appointment, to ensure that the Equality and Diversity Policy is being adhered to and is working and to assist in identifying areas for improvement. Therefore it is really useful if candidates complete the Recruitment and Personal Information Monitoring Form that accompanies the application form.
Our overall strategy for equality and diversity is to ensure that our Equality and Diversity Policy is applied fairly, fully and consistently throughout City West, as an integral part of staffing and business planning and process and the service we provide. We aim to mainstream all equality and diversity issues, which will contribute to a change in organisational culture and performance generally in line with our vision and objectives. If you require a copy of our Equalities and Diversity Policy, please contact any member of the Human Resources team on 0161 605 7582.
OTHER BENEFITS
Health & Safety
We want all our staff to work in a safe and healthy environment and we have comprehensive safe working policies in place.
We also have a range of occupational health facilities in place to support and assist staff - eye tests, health checks and assessments as well as physiotherapy services are among the facilities available. We also have an entirely confidential counselling service, free to all staff and operated by fully qualified workplace counsellors on a 365 day basis, from 7am to 11pm.
Childcare Vouchers
City West supports a childcare voucher scheme that offers a flexible way to pay for a wide range of childcare benefits at reduced costs to which both parents are entitled.
Thank you for your interest in City West. May we wish you every success in securing the employment opportunity you are seeking.
