Benefits of working for the Council

Employee Benefits

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