Our staff are awesome!
We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. We believe our staff are the best, and we celebrate that by shouting it from the rooftops!
Fair Ways employees deserve the best and are rewarded with a generous benefits package to fit their needs.
Why work with us?
We work hard for those who need us and reward those that work for us. We want you to be happy and healthy and we reward our staff by going beyond the usual benefits, to give you that little bit extra.
We're a Charity
On the face of it, working for a charity may not be a massive benefit, but by being a charity, we proudly reinvest our profits back into the organisation; helping improve the lives of children in care.
Being a charity and caring about making a difference is at the heart of what we do and who we are. It is a huge benefit.
4-Monthly Salary Review
As Fair Ways succeeds, we make sure you also have the opportunity to. Our unique Fair Pay Panel rewards your progress with the ability to regularly apply for pay increases.
The Fair Pay Panel is a process that sees you put in charge of your career progression and a system that is designed to be employee-led and focussed.
Diverse Culture
We don’t tolerate negativity or a blame culture. We’re a positive and innovative bunch who look after each other, and we want to keep it that way!
Share our values and principles and you'll be welcomed into Fair Ways with open arms and gain a second family!
Outstanding Training
We train people well enough so they can leave, but treat them well enough so they don’t want to. We have been there, done it and learned what works.
Not only do we have our own in-house training and development team, but we create and get our own training courses accredited so others can follow our lead.
Regular Away Days
We all need to relax once in a while and what better way to do that than with team days and events. Our away days range from classroom-based days to days in Wales, working together as a team in outdoor activities such as canoeing and paddleboarding to work your way through testing challenges.
Wellbeing Support
We understand that our employees are more than numbers on a spreadsheet. We look after each other and value our wellbeing.
We offer a confidential, 24/7, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that supports your personal wellbeing because we care about you as a person.
Annual Leave
Fair Ways understand that our people deserve to have a life away from work. For that reason, each and every member of staff will receive a minimum of 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
This will increase to 32 days with an added length of service accrual scheme.
Holiday Purchase
Fancy boosting your annual leave entitlement even more? No worries! Fair Ways offers all staff the chance to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave through a Holiday Purchase Scheme.
This scheme provides employees with the opportunity to take that extra break when they need it most.
Staff Lotteries
We run 3 regular staff lotteries throughout the year - a Monthly Lottery for a £100 gift voucher; a Holiday Lottery for the chance to win a £1,000 holiday of your choice; and a Senior Leaders Lottery for the chance to win a weekend away or gift hamper of your choice.
All three lotteries are free to enter, with eligible employees automatically added into each draw.
Health Care Scheme
As a contracted member of staff, you will be eligible for a free health care programme upon completion of your first 12 months of employment.
This cash health care plan will not cost you a penny but will enable you to claim back costs for a wide range of services including dentistry and massages.
Welcome Bonus
Fair Ways introduced a Welcome Bonus Scheme in 2021, offering new employees up to £1,000 when they successfully apply to work at Fair Ways.
The scheme runs throughout the year on job adverts, with key jobs receiving the added incentive bonus.
Recruitment Bonus
Fancy boosting your salary? Know a friend or family member that shares our values?
If so, the Recruitment Bonus Scheme is for you. The scheme offers £1,000 to current employees who successfully recommend someone they know to work for Fair Ways.
The Added Extras
First impressions count. That’s why there are a few added extra benefits that go above and beyond from your very first day of onboarding.
Free DBS and background checks
Free PRINT profiling
Free parking at all our locations
Bespoke induction programme
Flexible working available
Shadow shifts available
Blue Light Card
As an employee of Fair Ways, you are eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card for health and social care workers. The Blue Light Card provides discounts from high street and online retailers, as well as access to special events for key workers.
Summer Festival
We are an organisation that like to meet up and see each other, and the summer is no exception!
Each year, we hold a summer festival called Fair Ways Fest that is open to and free for all employees and their families. The event has grown in size every year, with live bands, petting zoos and free food and drink to keep you entertained for an afternoon, whilst you get to socialise with your friends and colleagues.
Opportunities for development
We offer progressive career development opportunities to those who want to progress through the organisation. In our Future Leader and Senior Leaders Programmes, we have distinct leadership and management programmes that are aimed at developing the next leaders of Fair Ways.
Our Senior Leaders and Future Leaders programmes provide a combination of Outward Bound activities in the Brecon Beacons, including trekking, caving, climbing, water activities and classroom learning.
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Open twice a year, Fair Ways Cycle 2 Work Scheme allows our employees to purchase a bicycle at a substantially discounted rate. This is a huge benefit to both our staff and the environment!
Education / Training Grant
Each year on average, Fair Ways invests nearly £2,000 per person on training. This amounts to around 43 hours of fully funded, blending learning opportunities on an annual basis.
In addition and as part of our commitment to provide the best levels of care, we offer staff the opportunity to apply for an Education Training Grant. This grant is provided by Fair Ways can be used for any training not currently on offer internally, that will positively impact your role and upskill you.
Staff Awards
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Long Service Awards
Being with a company for 5, 10, 15 or 20 years is a huge show of dedication and, as a thank you, Fair Ways celebrate each milestone with live time recognition, presents and prizes delivered straight to you.
Having and keeping motivated employees is a challenge, so when we reach a milestone, it's time to celebrate it!
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Working for Fair Ways has completely changed how I view work - I get to work with some amazing people, helping make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children on a daily basis, and at the same time, feel a family-like connection to Fair Ways.
I would really struggle to leave and work anywhere else as the standards are soo high here!
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