Rewards & benefits

We want the SSC to be an exciting and rewarding place in which to work. We want you to enjoy your time with us and we are also keen to give you the opportunity to develop, both personally and professionally.

Looking after your needs

In conjunction with our comprehensive Learning and Development programme, we also recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy life/work balance. This is why we offer:

• An onsite nursery (including a Holiday Club for children up to 11 years old)
• Flexitime (this facility is currently under development)
• Flexible and part-time working arrangements.

Taking care of the details

We are committed to offering our employees excellent conditions of employment. These include:

• Leave – Including 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after three years); extra Privilege Days; Special/Carer’s Leave; Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and the ability to buy or sell days.
• Pensions – We contribute 21.3% towards a defined benefit scheme
• Health Benefits – including a healthcare scheme; optional annual screening; counselling and advice; and eye care vouchers for VDU users

Offering you something extra

To provide additional help to employees, we also offer:

• Child care vouchers – saving you up to £1,195 in tax and National Insurance costs each year
• Leisure discounts – Use of Swindon Borough Council’s leisure facilities for just £1 per session
• Help with travel – a season ticket loan for travel to and from work by bus or rail

Join the SSC – for a truly rewarding job