Benefits of working for the Council

We appreciate the contribution every employee makes to help us deliver quality services to our customers. As an employee you will be entitled to a range of great benefits.
More for you
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 23 days annual leave increasing to 27 days after 5 years' continuous service plus statutory holidays (or pro-rata for part-time workers)
- Flexible working/job sharing/special leave
- Ongoing training & development
- Qualifications training
- Professional fees
- Study and exam leave
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Flexi Time scheme
- Travel Plan scheme
- Lockers and showering facilities
- Trade Union Membership
More for your health
- Westfield Health Scheme
- Access to facilities such as neck and shoulder massage at the workplace
- Eye tests
More for your family
- Childcare vouchers
- Relocation Package (subject to contract)
Contact Us
West Somerset House
Killick Way
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4QA
Telephone: 01643 703704
Email: hr@westsomerset.gov.uk