We are committed to offering an inclusive working environment to all our staff and have a strong focus on our employee health and wellbeing.
Our staff benefits include:
- A 35 hour working week
- An Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling and retail discounts
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
- Inclusive culture with flexible support for working carers
- Hybrid working
- Learning and development opportunities
We know that to provide the best support for carers, we need to support our team. Staff wellbeing is integral to Carers Leeds culture and we are always looking at ways to support wellbeing at work.
This includes a investing time and resources in creating an inclusive workplace, supporting flexible working and maintaining gold standard support for working carers. We identify ways to improve wellbeing at work, through staff surveys and engagement and are always open to new ideas.
‘I feel genuinely supported by my organisation because they have always been understanding, considerate and accommodating of my needs.
Their efforts to provide the necessary resources and create an inclusive environment have made a significant positive impact on my work experience, I feel happy and committed to work at Carers Leeds.’
Carers Leeds Carer Support Worker.
Carer Confident Level 3: Ambassador
The Carer Confident benchmarking scheme assists employers to build a supportive and inclusive workplace for staff who are, or will become, carers and to make the most of the talents that carers can bring to the workplace.
Carers Leeds are proud to be Level 3: Ambassador for carer support both internally and externally.
What’s it for?
Assessing and evaluating our support for our internal working carers.
Why we use it
We use the award partially as a benchmark against the best employers and also as a toolkit to ensure that we are doing as much as possible to support our own working carers.
Mindful Employer
Mindful Employer is a national initiative supporting employers to take a positive approach towards mental health at work.
What’s it for?
Recognising that we support the health and wellbeing of our workforce
Why we use it
We use the logo to promote our employer brand as a caring organisation. This supports our recruitment and retention as well as being in line with our values. Membership allows us to interact with other employers to share good practice.
Living Wage Employer
Every member of staff working for Carers Leeds earns a real Living Wage.
The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. It is calculated each year and is announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week.
You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting www.livingwage.org.uk.
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
The West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter is an initiative to support and celebrate the great employers across the region and aims to promote and recognise the positive impact of fair work on businesses and their people. It is led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is one of Tracy Brabin’s, Mayor of West Yorkshire, 10 Mayoral Pledges.
What’s it for?
Recognising employers in West Yorkshire who are good employers in relation to their workforce.
Why we use it
We use this as a way of enhancing the relationship with our workforce through exchanging good practice with like minded employers in the region.