Staff benefits
We offer an attractive benefits package for staff who work in our residential children’s homes.
Salary and training
- Competitive basic salary, enhanced for weekend working
- Additional payments for overnight sleep-in shifts
- Funding to attain your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare through our apprenticeship programme (Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship)
- In-house training to introduce new staff into working for East Sussex County Council
- Continuing professional development support and career development opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
For more information, see:
Staff benefits
- Staff counselling and employee assistance programme
- Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure activities
- Childcare vouchers
- Additional leave options for maternity, paternity, dependency and parental leave
Travel benefits
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Vehicle loan scheme
- Bicycle loan scheme
- Interest-free loan package for driving lessons
Get more details about our benefits for employees.