Powys is the largest of the Welsh Counties covering about 2,000 square miles from the base of the Snowdonia National Park to the top of the Swansea Valley. There are many advantages to living in such a beautiful, rural area, including low crime rates, excellent schools and lower house prices. Powys is also very central with easy access to the coast and larger shopping towns/cities - including Cardiff, the home of the Millennium Stadium.
Benefits for Powys Employees Powys County Council offers many different benefits for its employees. In addition to a generous pension scheme, discount vouchers for childcare, a bicycle lease scheme and reduced leisure centre rates are also available. The Authority also ensures that all employees receive regular supervision sessions and an annual appraisal with their Line Manager. Continued professional development is also important and a full training programme is offered to all employees. We offer childcare vouchers through the Busy Bees Childcare Vouchers Scheme We also offer a Cycle to Work bicycle leasing scheme Information on the following employee benefits is held on our intranet; if you would like copies of the relevant information by post or by email, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01597 826409: Relocation; Salary scales; Pension Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; CPD, training and development; Regular Supervision and Appraisal.
Modern Apprenticeships and Work Experience Apprenticeships Apprenticeships give people aged 16 to 24 the opportunity to gain valuable experience while undertaking further study. Secure yourself on a course working towards NVQ 1 and NVQ 2 and we might well be able to help you gain the practical experience to complement your studies. We offer apprenticeships in becoming a Carpenter and Joiner; Electrician; Motor Vehicle Fitter, Highways Maintenance Operatives. Work Placements Powys County Council actively supports and promotes high quality placements of students for work experience. We aim to support year 10 and year 12 students by providing work experience to give a real insight into all aspects of work. As the single largest employer in the area, Powys County Council provides a diverse range of services, from Education, Social Services, Housing to Highways, Refuse Collection and the running of Leisure Centres. This means we can offer you a wide range of work placement opportunities and experience to acquire a positive attitude and key skills that all employers are looking for. We know work will soon become an important part of your life and the Council is committed to supporting and promoting high quality placements for students.
Contact Us Please contact the Recruitment Team for further advice or assistance. Office hours are: Monday to Thursday:
08.30 to 16.45; Friday:
08.30 to 16.15; Saturday and Sunday:
Closed. Telephone: 01597 826409
Email: jobapplications@powys.gov.uk
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