Working for Hertfordshire entitles you to a large variety of rewards and benefits. All non schools employees of Hertfordshire County Council have access to Herts Rewards scheme which can be accessed from any computer or smart phone or via a telephone helpline. There are three strands to Herts Rewards which are outlined below:

 

Lifestyle

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• Flexible working arrangements

• Discounts on your everyday shopping at supermarkets, DIY stores, clothes shops, mobile phone outlets and department stores through reloadable gift cards and discount vouchers

• Discounts and cashback at many well-known restaurant chains, entertainment venues, gyms and leisure centres

• Discounts on holiday and leisure activities in the UK and abroad

• Microsoft Home User  - saving you money on home software

• Discounts on selected nurseries

• Occupational maternity / paternity and adoption pay

• Leave provision

• Support groups including the Herts disABILITY Network, Black and Asian Support Group (BAAS), HCC Carers Group and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Support Group

• Carers - 2 for 1 cinema tickets

 

Financial

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• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Independent financial advice

• Childcare voucher salary sacrifice scheme

• Season Ticket Loans

• Lease Car Scheme

• Credit Unions

• Give as You Earn

• Ill health insurance

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Wellbeing

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• Occupational sick pay

• Discounted health insurance

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

• Carewell, a free and confidential 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, which provides advice and support, including a counselling service

• Access to discounts at local gyms, health and fitness centres

• On-site wellbeing activities and classes

• Discounted healthcare, dental care and optical care