There are many benefits working for Sheffield City Council, which is one of the regions largest employers. Job vacancies for the council can be found here: http://jobs.sheffield.gov.uk/

Benefits of Working for Sheffield City Council

Removal Expenses

If you have moved home to take up your new post with the City Council you may be entitled to removal expenses.  Your existing home must normally be more than 20 miles from your new base and within the city boundary to take advantage of this scheme.

Pensions

The Local Government Pension Scheme is available to all Sheffield City Council employees.  It is a final salary pension scheme providing excellent benefits, including:

• Index linked retirement pension
• Tax free lump sum based on the final years' salary
• Ill health retirement benefits

   

  The scheme is protected by statutory regulation of the government, currently employees pay 6% of pensionable earnings, accompanied by a generous contribution from the Council.

   

  For further information on pensions visit:

   

  www.sypensions.org.uk

   

  Holidays

   

  ·      Annual ��" 24 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years service

  ·      Additional ��" 1 day that may be fixed by the Council

  ·      Public ��" 8 Public Holidays

   

  Maternity Leave

   

  We offer excellent maternity benefits with 26 weeks paid leave after one year's service and up to one year's leave.

   

  Adoption Leave

   

  Our generous scheme allows employees to take 26 weeks paid leave after one year's service and up to one year's leave.

   

  Paternity and Maternity Support Leave  

   

  Employees can take paternity or maternity support leave for the birth of their baby or when adopting a child.

  
   

  Childcare Vouchers

   

  Save money on your childcare costs by taking childcare vouchers by a salary sacrifice arrangement.  The Council, in partnership with SODEXHOpass, are pleased to be able to offer this excellent scheme to council employees.

   

  Learning and Development

   

  We are committed to ongoing staff training and development.  We have 'Investor in People' status, one of only a handful of authorities to achieve this right across the organisation in one go.  Our full range of learning and development activities provide plenty of opportunity for enhancing your skills and your career.

   

  Health and Safety

   

  The council is committed towards an excellent standard of performance in terms of health and safety.  We encourage all employees to be actively involved and we consult closely with staff and trade union representatives.  We have a well-regarded in-house Occupational Health Service.

   

  Preferential rates at Sheffield International Venues Leisure Facilities

   

  Employees can take advantage of discounted rates in some of the city's best sporting and leisure facilities.

   

  Worklife Balance

   

  Sheffield City Council recognises that a healthy balance between work and the rest of our lives is important for all of us.  Our employee booklet details the flexible working options currently available to Sheffield City Council employees.