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25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days over Christmas, for example this year you will receive an additional 3 days paid annual leave from the 28th-30th of December 2022.

1st Place employees also have all Bank Holidays off.

To check your entitlement and book annual leave log in to your e-days account.

At 1st Place we offer 2 weeks paid paternity leave.

As a 1st Place employee, you are entitled to a 40% discount on your childcare at any 1st Place nursery.

A pension scheme is a type of savings plan that helps you save for later in life. It's one of the best ways to grow your money steadily over time.

1st Place pension provider is Nest pensions. NEST is a low-risk pension scheme. Its backed by the government, which offers a level of security for savers.

1st Place offers a 6% match of your contribution so when you pay in 6% of your monthly salary 1st place pay in 6% too double your money.

If you’re eligible for tax relief, Nest will claim this for you from HMRC and add it to your pot. At the moment, basic rate tax relief is 20 per cent. So, you’ll only need to pay 80p in every pound once Nest has claimed it from the government.

Get saving now for your future

1st Place employees can receive up to a £1000 bonus, if they refer a friend to a job vacancy and the applicant is successful. To refer a friend email samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com

Current Job Vacancies:

Early Years Educators - Level 3

Early Years Assistant - Level 2

You are entitled 10 days at full pay and 10 days at half pay.

Please remember to log any sickness and return to work forms on your e-days account.

1st Place employees can now access a smart health app. The app allows you to access a GP any time of day or night and has other benefits such as a Health check, mental health support and health and nutrition advice. 

Scroll down to find out more.

How it Works: You will receive a voucher to use in your chosen bike store paid for by 1st Place through the Bike to Work Scheme. This is then paid back to us monthly through your salary and before tax.

Your savings will depend on the cost of your bike for example a £550 voucher will cost you £422 saving over £100. 

You can apply for a season ticket loan from 1st Place which then is repaid through your monthly salary, this means you save money by getting a tax break on the cost of the season ticket. 

1st Place staff can benefit from a healthy cooked meal every day for just £1 a day.  

We are very lucky to have an onsite chef at Chumleigh Gardens and employees can benefit from a hot lunch for just £1, cooked fresh on site.

Plus, free fruit is available on site every day for all employees.

This plan means that a lump sum would be paid to your beneficiaries if you pass away during your time as a 1st Place employee. I know it’s not something we like to think about, but it could give peace of mind to know that your loved ones will have finances to support funeral expenses and beyond.   

A nomination form needs to be completed to appoint your beneficiaries and the percentage you would like them to receive. If your beneficiaries are under 18 this money will be put into a trust fund until they are 18. 

If you require a form, please email samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com  

6 paid discretionary days for dependence and compassionate leave.

If you’re under 50 years of age, 1st Place will reimburse you for your flu vaccination. After you have booked and paid for your vaccination, email proof of purchase to Samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com

 If you’re over 50 you can already receive the vaccination for free through the NHS.  

ck the link below to check availability and book your vaccination: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/book-flu-vaccination/

1st Place will reimburse you for your eye sight test.

Eye sight tests also check for a range of health conditions, it’s so important to have regular check ups. After you have booked and paid for your vaccination, email proof of purchase to samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com

Find an eye test here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-nhs-sight-test/location