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Working for us
What makes Islington Council a great place to work
Our ambition
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives in Islington has an equal chance to thrive – so there couldn’t be a more important time to join us as we take our residents, our businesses and community on a new journey to shape the future of our borough.
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Read our strategic plan setting out the council's framework over the coming years.
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Our values and behaviours
‘Be Islington’ is about setting a clear challenge about what it means to be an Islington employee and sets the standard for every new recruit. We ask our employees to ‘Be Islington’ – playing their part in working together for a fairer borough and to always be collaborative, be ambitious, be resourceful, and be empowering (‘CARE’).
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Working for Islington Council
If you come and work with us, we’ll ask that you commit to our mission of creating a more equal Islington for all our residents, and that you work diligently and efficiently to help us achieve it.
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In return we’ll offer fair pay, good working conditions, development opportunities and some great employee benefits including:
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Starting with 25 days annual leave per year with an additional 5 privilege days which increases to 30 days annual leave after 5 years continuous service
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35 hour working week
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Family friendly policies and a range of flexible working arrangements
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides support and resources to help staff, whether they need emotional support from qualified counsellors or practical help with life’s challenges, like health and fitness or managing their work-life balance.
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Counselling support from partner Able Futures, who will provide support from qualified professionals for a maximum of nine months to staff and act as your coach to better mental wellbeing.
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The council are working closely with Remploy to provide a support service for our staff and managers who either have a disability or support a team member with a disability.
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Excellent pension scheme
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Competitive pay – and a commitment to paying all staff and apprentices the London Living Wage
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Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
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Annual season ticket loan, Cycle to Work and Bike Loan Schemes
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Payroll giving
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Personal computer incentive scheme
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Welfare loans up to £1000
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Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, gym membership and more!
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Free eye tests
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Childcare voucher scheme
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Discounts in leisure, hotel stays, car hire clubs, travel, health services, ten pin bowling, theatre and theme parks.
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