My benefits
Our benefits package is under constant review but the main things you’ll be able to enjoy include:
Access to confidential Counselling
Local Government Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
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The council offers a healthcare cash plan covering day to day healthcare expenditure (up to agreed annual policy limits) such as dental and optical care, as well as other therapies such as chiropractic treatment. This is funded for all employees on an opt-in basis at the basic level of cover, which you can choose to upgrade via monthly payroll deductions from your salary. Family members such as partners can be added for an additional fee, and children can be covered free of charge.
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Council staff have access to a free 24/7/365 telephone employee assistance programme (EAP). The helpline offers confidential and independent support on matter such as family issues, debt, work, lifestyle addictions, relationships and legal advice.
- Discounts platform
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The council has partnered with the UK’s leading employee benefits provider to offer an online discounts platform. The platform includes discounts at local and national retailers and restaurants, with most vouchers and cashback redeemable online and in-store. An accompanying mobile app allows you to access great offers anywhere and at any time.
- Free car parking
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Free car parking adjacent to the Civic Offices, subject to a waiting list.
- Local discounts
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Arrangements with several local shops, restaurants and cafes offering discounts to council staff. You will also be eligible for a Basingstoke Rewards card further expanding this offer to offers at multiple local businesses in the vicinity of the council offices.
- Occupational health service
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Our Occupational Health service is provided by the Robens Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. The service operates Monday to Friday and is available to all council employees where necessary. The Robens Centre is an independent and specialist occupational health provider owned by the University of Surrey.
For more information, take a look at the Robens Occupational Health information sheet.
- Salary sacrifice schemes - cars, bicycles and childcare vouchers
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Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycle to work and childcare vouchers are available to council staff.
- Travel discounts
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Find out more about staff travel discounts.
- Health and Wellbeing programme
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For more information about the council's health and wellbeing offering, please visit the My Wellbeing webpage.
In addition, we also offer:
- Flu vaccination service
- Long service awards
- Travel loans
- Professional qualification scheme
- Free tea and coffee
