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Working for Sandwell

The Council is the largest employer in the Borough with approx. 14,000 employees in a variety of occupations providing a comprehensive range of services.

The appointment would be subject to conditions of employment which are nationally and locally negotiated between the Employer's Representatives and the appropriate Trade Unions.

A generous annual leave scheme is offered with entitlement depending upon grade and length of service in local government. The Council operates a flexible working scheme for many monthly paid staff, which means that staff can vary their starting time from 8.00 am to 10.30 am and their finishing time from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

Medical Examination

Successful applicants will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and, where necessary, attend a medical examination in order to determine their ability to carry out the duties of the post in question, as well as to gain admittance to the Pension and Sick Pay Schemes.

Pension Scheme

A contributory pension scheme is in operation. Employees may choose to join this scheme, personal pension schemes, or SERPS. Individuals should choose which of the schemes to participate in upon appointment. Details of the Local Government Pension Scheme are available upon request.

Probationary Period

Except where a person has worked for another Local Authority immediately prior to their appointment with this Council, their employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of 26 weeks probationary service.

Trade Union Membership

Employees have a right to join a Trade Union and are encouraged to join one of those recognised by the Council.

Convictions

In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to give details of any offence for which they have been convicted unless the rehabilitation period has expired. For a prison sentence of more than 30 months the rehabilitation period will never end and therefore must always be stated. Suspended sentences count as prison sentences.

For certain posts, generally in Education, Social Services and Leisure, there is a requirement for applicants to declare all convictions, regardless of whether or not the rehabilitation period has expired. Applicants should check the job documentation to determine whether or not it is necessary to give details of all convictions.

Further information regarding Policies, Procedures and Conditions of Service can be provided by the Human Resources Service, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury

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