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YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, our vision is of places where young people thrive and communities flourish.
As one of the largest YMCAs in Europe and one of the largest providers of supported housing in London, we provide supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through its health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after school clubs and soft play centres.
Being part of YMCA St Paul’s Group means not only working for a great London based charity supporting young people and communities but also being part of a national association and global movement.
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Our Benefits
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we believe that making our staff feel valued and supported is crucial for the success of our charity. As a permanent staff member on our team, you are entitled to the benefits listed below.
Annual Leave
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Annual Leave
Annual leave year runs from 01 April until 31 March. YMCA St Paul’s Group offers a generous annual leave scheme that increases with length of service.
Staff annual leave entitlement is 25 days, long service leave given to staff on 1st April after the 5th anniversary of your start date; 1 extra days leave, then an additional day each year until 30 days is reached.
Pensions Entitlement
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Pension
All staff with eligible earnings are automatically enrolled into the pension plan (Scottish Widows) at the start of the third month of their employment.
Employer contributions are 3.5%. Employee contributions are a minimum of 3.5% which are made on a Salary Exchange basis (the amount is taken from your gross salary, before tax, which means that you will pay less Income Tax and National insurance giving tax relief). You do have the option to opt out of this arrangement.
Season Ticket
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Season Ticket
We offer interest free loans for season tickets for those who have passed their probationary period.
L & D Training
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Learning, Development & Training
We are a workplace committed to your development and growth:
· Becoming part of our team at YMCA St Paul’s Group you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and become the best you can be.
· You will have a personal development pathway, ensuring you have the skills you need to do your job
· You will have free access to a E-learning hub with over 250 courses A central training calendar offering remote and face-to-face training sessions covering a range of topics including personal and professional development.
· You will have support with academic and professional qualifications, and apprenticeship courses ranging from NVQ Level 2 up to Level 7 spanning many disciplines.
· You will have secondments and volunteering opportunities to gain skills as well as try out new job opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee Assistance Programme
The EAP service provided by BHSF is a confidential, nationwide, 24/7, 365 days-a-year service. Support can be accessed via a telephone helpline (which is also available to your immediate family). The helpline offers accredited counsellors who provide a phone counselling service as well as information specialists who give support and advice on health and wellbeing issues, and also information on personal legal and financial matters.
You can use the service as often as you wish and you will remain totally anonymous.
Diversity & Inclusion Forums
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Diversity & Inclusion Forums
YMCA St Pauls group is committed to hearing your unique voice.
Working at YMCA St Paul’s Group you will be working for an organisation that champions Diversity and Inclusion:
- You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation that champions Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within our workplace, the services we offer and the communities we serve.
- You will be given a place to belong, enabling you to bring your best self to work
- You will have the chance to be a champion for change, engaging and taking part in our Employee Resource Groups (currently focused on Race, Women, Disability and LGBTQIA+)
Health & Wellbeing Facilities
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Health & Wellbeing Facilities
We have a number of sporting facilities including Hampton Pool, fitness centres (based in South, South West and East London), sporting facilities, saunas and a large range of activities and exercise classes, all of which can be used by staff without charge depending on availability.
Family Friendly Policies
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Family Friendly Policies
Our Family-friendly policies help staff to balance and benefit both in work and family life. We recognise the importance of being there for your family and aim to support you in caring for your family in times of need.
Our policies include our maternity policy with enhanced pay, our flexible and hybrid working policies, our menopause policy, and our bereavement support policy with paid compassionate leave.
Cycle to Work
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Cycle to Work
This benefit saves you 25-39% on a bike and accessories (or even more when there are further promotions and offers).
This is a ‘salary sacrifice’ employee benefit the benefit being a bike and/or accessories. The salary sacrifice is taken from your gross salary (before tax) which means that you will pay less Income Tax and National insurance.
Life Assurance
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Life Assurance
Life Assurance is a type of insurance that continues indefinitely and pays out if there is a death in service. YMCA St Paul’s Group provides free life assurance, giving two times your yearly salary to your nominated beneficiaries.
Free Eye Care
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Eye Care
Staff identified as users of display screen equipment (DSE), as defined by the H&S Regulations, will be offered an eyesight test by an optician approved by YMCA St Paul’s Group.
Staff Discounts
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Staff Discounts
Access to our dedicated rewards programme, and Thrive! portal ( provided by Reward Gateway) which will give you discounts, special offers and cashback at hundreds of different places, including high street retailers, travel companies and utility suppliers.
Cafés and Canteens:
Discount of 15% on food purchased.
Inclusive
We are an equal opportunities employer. We know the importance of diversity and positively welcome applications from all members of the community, including those with disabilities. We are a Christian organisation who welcomes and serves all faiths and none. Employees are required to respect our ethos and uphold our values.
Psychologically Informed Environment
Our charity is committed to being a Psychologically Informed Environment.
Safeguarding
The vision of YMCA St Paul’s Group is of ‘places where young people thrive and communities flourish’. To do that we need to ensure that we safeguard the needs of all children, young people and vulnerable adults, who use our services.
Safeguarding is a key priority of the Charity and as such we have a requirement for all staff, volunteers and contractors to support us in its delivery.
As part of that commitment, we do require that once shortlisted, candidates make the necessary disclosures in advance of a Disclosure and Barring Service Check being made at the appropriate level should you reach the offer stage.
Please see the our guidance in regards to our application and recruitment practices here.