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Appointments are based on a probationary period of up to 26 weeks (for contracts of less than 26 weeks the whole of the contract length will be covered by the probationary period). During that time notice is 4 weeks. After that time, notice periods range from 4-12 weeks depending on salary scale and seniority of role.
Staff may exercise the right to belong to a trade union of their choice. We recognise the Amicus-MSF Children's Society Section.
For all posts, a medical report must be received before an appointment is made.
Support may be given in appropriate cases for staff to relocate to take up appointment.
The Children's Society has a "No Smoking" policy which bans smoking in all its premises including grounds, car parks or yards and The Children's Society vehicles. Further details of the policy are available from the appointing manager.
A wide range of training and development is available, mostly in-house. Employees’ individual needs are identified through regular performance reviews.
The Society has an Equal Opportunities Policy and all staff are expected to be aware of their responsibilities arising from it. The Policy seeks to integrate the spirit of equal opportunities with its employment practices and to promote positive action where possible. Examples of specific initiatives are:
We seek to achieve a diverse staff group that reflects the many backgrounds of the children and young people we work with. Therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint on merit according to the requirements of the job.
All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As such, all applicants are obliged to declare any criminal conviction or cautions, even those regarded as "spent" for other purposes. We are entitled to carry out a criminal records check to this effect. Failure to declare a conviction may disqualify an application.
