Benefits of working for us

You are joining a pro-active, high performing council which aims to provide high quality services and make Carmarthenshire a better place to live, work and enjoy. Carmarthenshire is one of the largest unitary authorities in Wales, and the largest local employer with around 8,300 staff.

There are a range of benefits and working arrangements to support employees in their working and personal life, including:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Development opportunities
• Reward scheme available to all employees that offers a number of discounts and promotions from a range of retailers and service providers locally
• Cycle to work scheme (tax free bikes for your commute to work)
• 26 paid leave days a year (plus 8 statutory days) rising to 31 days (plus 8 statutory days) after 5 years continuous service and up to 34 days (plus 8 statutory days) after 10 years continuous years’ service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements including a flexi-time scheme, special leave arrangements, job sharing, home working (currently being piloted)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – has a range of benefits including secure pension, flexibility to pay more or less in contributions, tax efficient now and in the future, added peace of mind for you and your family.
• A Flexible Retirement Scheme
• An Occupational Health Service offering health and lifestyle screening, counselling, and other support.
• Sick Pay Scheme