Benefits of Working As a Teacher Employed by Medway Council

Benefits of Working as a Teacher employed by Medway Council

·  Childcare support you can easily afford
If you have children, you will be pleased to know that wide-ranging childcare facilities are available locally, at very competitive rates. The Medway Children's Information Service has full details of all available services, and publishes detailed leaflets covering all types of childcare. These can be requested by emailing or calling 01634 335566.

·  Special discounts make your money go further
More4you employee reward and benefits scheme. The scheme provides a range of discounted everyday products from trusted brands, plus regular seasonal deals, competitions and local offers. It's been designed to give you added spending power, in a time when most of us could do with a little extra help, and is very easy to use. There are many offers available on a variety of products such as travel, shopping, leisure, health and wellbeing plus home living, motoring, professional services and competitions.

·  Health and well-being
An important priority for the council is to ensure staff feel fit to come to work. As an employer we are continually reviewing and introducing new initiatives to allow employees to maintain good health and well-being. That includes Care First, an advice, information and counselling service for all staff. We also have an eye care voucher scheme with eligible staff getting a free eye test and VDU glasses, if needed.

·  Supporting a diverse workforce
The council is committed to equality for all. The following support groups are available for employees.

o  Disabled Workers' Forum (DWF)
The Disabled Workers Forum supports staff with disabilities whether physical, sensory, mental health, learning difficulties or others such as ME, epilepsy, diabetes or heart conditions. The DWF is consulted on policies across the breadth of Medway's activities and used for expert advice on a range of disability issues.

o  Black Workers' Forum (BWF)
The Black Workers Forum us a group of professionals from across the council, who meet regularly to network, share experiences, consult on policies encourage, support each other and provide expert advice on a range of equality issues. The welcomes staff from all ethnic backgrounds.

o  Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans Forum (LGBT)
The LGBT Forum aims to build and maintain a welcoming forum for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans employees. The forum provides employees with a support network and an opportunity to voice any concerns relating to personal issues, acceptance and workplace issues.

·  Childcare Voucher Scheme
As an employer we share your concerns about balancing your working life with the demands made on you as a parent. With this in mind and to enhance our family friendly employment policies we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take part in our Childcare Voucher Scheme. The scheme operates on a salary sacrifice basis which means you exchange part of your salary for vouchers to use for childcare.