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Working for EDP
Equal Opportunities
EDP is actively committed to equality of opportunities in all its working procedures and practices. We recognise that our services are enhanced through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Applications are therefore positively welcomed from everyone irrespective of their age, disability, gender, cultural or ethnic background, religion or sexual orientation.
Locations
EDP operates from offices spread across the attractive counties of Devon and Dorset, both within the communities and in prisons. Both counties boast beautiful beaches and countryside, offering a fantastic quality of life.
Benefits of Working for EDP
EDP offers a number of benefits, some of which are listed below:
Salary
Salary is paid calendar monthly on the last working day of the month.
Working Hours
The normal working week is 35 hours from Monday to Friday, between 9 am to 5 pm. However, for some roles it may be necessary to work outside these hours, and at weekends.
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
We allow TOIL in respect of additional hours worked, subject to prior agreement with your line manager.
Annual Leave
We offer a generous leave package of between 25 to 30 days leave depending on your length of service, plus Bank Holidays. Our holiday year runs from 1st April to 31st March.
Pension
We offer a 5% contributory pension scheme, which all staff are eligible to join after 6 months service.
Caring Responsibilities
EDP has a number of policies relating to caring responsibilities, including:
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Parental Leave
Flexible Working Practices (which all employees are eligible to apply for)
Further details of these policies are available from Human Resources.
We also offer child care vouchers through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Learning & Development
EDP is committed to the competency and development of its workforce and as such provides a structured induction process, regular supervision, assessment of competence and an annual appraisal, resulting in individual learning plans.
Our Vision
Improving the quality of life for people affected by substance misuse
Our Mission
To open doors for people affected by substance misuse so they can improve their lives and those of their families and communities