Benefits of working for Calico

We aim to become an “Employer of Choice” and as such seek to offer a range of excellent benefits, both financial and non-financial that are valued by our staff. Please note that many of these benefits are non contractual and can be subject to change.

Core Benefits

  • 25 Days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years service
  • Additional Leave at Xmas Plus Bank Holidays
  • Salary progression based on performance (unless appointed on a fixed salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme – confidential counselling service
  • Corporate Gym Membership
  • Eye Care Provision
  • Public Transport Interest Free Loan (conditions apply)
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Generous Mileage Allowance for Business Use
  • Annual Christmas Staff Conference
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Mobile Phones (Where appropriate to job role)
  • Fleet Vehicles  (Where appropriate to job role)
  • Choice of final Salary Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme  Social Housing Pension Scheme
  • Joint Representation: Unions & Staff
  • Relocation Allowance – certain posts

Family Friendly

  • Flexi Time Scheme in operation where Service permits
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Adoption Leave
  • Emergency Leave
  • Part Time working
  • Job Share Opportunities
  • Voluntary reduced hours where service permits

Reward & Recognition

Calico Stars is our Reward and Recognition scheme comprising of 4 elements:

  • Recognition Awards- For staff going the extra mile in their job.
  • Making a Difference Awards- Annual Team Awards
  • Mail Mike- Staff Suggestion Scheme providing direct link to the Chief Executive
  • Cause for Applause- Recognising loyality, 100% Attendance and Training achievements

Staff Development

As a recognised Investors In People organisation the development  of our staff is extreamely imortant to us.  We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including:

  • Corporate Induction Programme
  • Sponsorship for Professional and Management Qualifications.
  • Short Courses to develop knowledge and skills.
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Employee  Development Scheme - an opportunity to learn something non job related
  • Management Development Programme
  • Calico Know How- In house experts sharing their knowledge.
  • Learning Lunches on topical work issues
  • Secondment Opportunities
  • Retirement Planning

Development is supported by the Staff Performance Management Scheme which ecompasses an annual Appraisal and Interim reviews.

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