We know from our direct work supporting vulnerable children and young people how important it is to create an environment that is trauma-informed, supportive and have initiatives in place for those who may be struggling.
Getting help with wellbeing, health and mental health issues
View a range of support including our Wellness Action Plan (WAP), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Access to Work Mental Health Support Service. In addition, you can access:
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub: Complete online learning courses in partnership with PESI.
- Occupational health support: how to request a referral for independent advice.
Additional support
- Accessibility passport: a tool to support discussions about reasonable adjustments between an employee / volunteer with a disability and their line manager.
- Resolution Policy: our approach to seeking to resolve colleague concerns and challenges before formal escalation.
Policies and procedures
View health-related policies and procedures below:
- Alcohol, drugs and solvent misuse at work: support for colleagues who may have a drink or drug problem including guidance on identifying symptoms or behaviours that might indicate someone has an issue.
- Domestic violence and abuse policy: guidance on how to address this and its effects in the workplace.
- Menopause: Access the policy and accompanying toolkit which outlines our approach to supporting colleagues experiencing menopausal symptoms including different adjustments that can be considered at work, such as flexible working.
- Working times regulations policy: Learn the regulations about working time limits, rest breaks during the working day, night workers and paid annual leave.
View policies and procedures related to time off:
- Annual leave and bank holiday entitlement: View how many annual leave and bank holiday days you are entitled to and how to ask for leave through Dynamics 365.
- Flexible working: Download policy, guidelines and request form for flexible working including compressed hours, reduced hours or job sharing.
- Time off for public duties: Find out how we can support you if you perform a public duty.
- Sickness: Guidance to follow when someone takes time off work because they're ill (covers short- and long-term absence including resources for managing sickness absence).