ABOUT USOur Values
- Work as one team
- Strive for Excellence
- Build Belonging
Research shows that culture plays a fundamental role in employee morale, productivity, and well-being, and organisations with positive, dynamic and supportive cultures tend to have much happier and fulfilled workforces.
At Somerset Council we wanted to make sure every employee had the chance to have their say in the development of our new culture, values and behaviours. We ran a series of staff workshops which showed that what is important to our people is kindness, respect, trust, empowerment, togetherness, openness and honesty. This information formed the basis for the three core values we have developed for our organisation.
CAREERS
Working At Somerset Council
We will give you every opportunity to develop and achieve your full potential.
The best and the brightest supporting you
Rewards
At Somerset Council, we work hard to attract (and keep) the best and the brightest people.
We want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work that you do.
Flexibility
From car sharing, to carers support, to flexible working, we do everything that we can to help you achieve the work-life balance that you need.
Need some extra time off? Our salary deduction scheme means that you can apply for up to two weeks additional unpaid leave each year.
Development
We will give you every opportunity to develop and achieve your full potential.
There is a real sense of being valued at the council – and that is why we give you the option to work flexibly, including working from home wherever possible, and help achieve a healthy balance between your work life and your private life.
Reasons to join us
- Flexible Working
- Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- My New Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology
Your wellbeing
When you are feeling well, you are working well. That is why we make it a priority to look after your health and wellbeing. We have invested in the Working Well programme, which provides information, guidance and support on a range of issues, including stress management.
We also have a team of Working Well Champions and Mental Health Ambassadors who support workplace wellbeing across all our locations.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are proud to be here for the people of Somerset, and that means everyone in Somerset.
We champion inclusion
When you start working with us, we will ask you to complete half a day of equal opportunities training. We also have a number of policies and initiatives in place to support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
