Work and Wellbeing

As an employer of choice, the wellbeing of our staff is a key priority.

We are committed to keeping our staff healthy and well, both in and out of work. This includes helping our staff achieve a positive work/life balance and providing benefits such as flexible working, career breaks and the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.
We’re proud of the national recognition we’ve received in supporting the wellbeing of our staff.

Here’s a flavour of the activities and benefits we provide:

• Free health checks - provided by a specialist healthcare company giving information and advice
  
• The Help Fund - providing grants or loans to staff who are experiencing a financial crisis
  
• Staff counselling - a free and confidential service for staff
  
• VirtualGym TV - electronic access to exercise/fitness classes
  
• Weight loss and walking challenges
  
• Topical health promotion information on our intranet
  
• Discounted events, theatre shows and holidays through our ‘Staff Club’ activities;
  
• Training courses helping staff take care of their health and wellbeing
  

Find out more about health and wellbeing at Kent County Council.