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basildon.gov.ukAbout jobs at Basildon Council
Pay
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Basildon Council get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Basildon Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Basildon Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Basildon Council get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Basildon Council recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Basildon Council?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Basildon Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Basildon Council job reviews
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Best thing
Pay is ok compared to other local authorities
Worst thing
Bullying culture from mangement
Basildon Council Employee, September 2022