Employee Benefits
Annual leave
- 25 days holiday FTE
- Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
- Additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
Pensions
The People's Pension
Once employees have passed their probation period they are eligible to join The People’s Pension Scheme. Employees contribute 3% and us as the employer will contribute 5%,
Enhance's Pension
All managers are eligible to join Enhance’s Pension Scheme. Employees contribute 6% and we as the employer will contribute 8%,
Free eye tests
For all visual display unit users
Health & Wellbeing
Creating a positive working environment
Employee Assistance Programme
As an Employee of YMCA Fairthorne Group, you have exclusive access to the Health Assured Wisdom App. Designed to support your wellbeing and wellness.
Wellbeing Programme
Full wellbeing calendar planned for the year aiming to support and bring our employees together.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts
Childcare discount scheme
All staff receive discounts on our childcare services
- 50% childcare discount at YMCA Fairthorne Group Nurseries
- One week free ad a second 50% off on Summer Daycamps or Camp Fairthorne
Group-wide discounts
Discount on Activities
- Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor including campsite, river hire, and other site activities
Café Discount
- 30% discount at YMCA Eastleigh and Fairthorne Manor Café for all staff working and visiting these settings
Enhanced Maternity
Uniform
Free uniform for all front line staff
This includes nursery, programmes and café staff.
Additional Early Years Benefits
Joining Bonus
Joining bonus totalling to £500
- £200 when starting
- £300 after probation period
Referral Programme
Refer a Friend Scheme
- Once you join our team, you have the opportunity to refer a friend to work at one of our nurseries, and will receive £150 when they start and £150 when they pass their probation period of 6 months