Mindful employer

As an employer we recognise that in the UK, people experiencing mental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination at work.

The Mindful Employer, Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health is our commitment to support the mental health and wellbeing of our staff by agreeing to uphold the following values: 

• To provide non-judgemental and proactive support to staff with experience of mental ill-health. 
• To avoid making assumptions about a person with a mental health condition and their ability to work. 
• To be positive and enabling towards all employees and applicants with a mental health condition. 
• To support line managers in managing mental health in the workplace. 
• To ensure fair recruitment of staff in accordance with the Equality Act (2010). 
• To make it clear that people who have experience of mental ill-health will not be discriminated against. 

Disability Confident Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are proud to be recognised as Level 2 Disability Confident employer. 

We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants and staff who have a long term health condition or develop one during their employment. We work closely with our Occupational Health Provider and the Government’s Access to Work scheme. 

If you are disabled and apply for a job, you are guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria and are not asking for a reasonable adjustment we cannot meet. 

Employers for Carers

We’re proud to be a member of Employers for Carers (EfC), a UK-wide initiative that supports working carers. This means we’re committed to creating a flexible, inclusive, and supportive environment for employees who are balancing work commitments with their caring responsibilities. 

What this means for you: 

• Access to expert advice and resources through the EfC Digital Platform
• Flexible working options to help balance work and care
• A culture that understands and values carers
• Supportive policies and,
• Access to the Carers network 

Whether you’re caring for a parent, partner, child, or friend, we’re here to support you. 

Carer Friendly Devon

As a Carer Friendly employer, we are partnered with Devon Carers through our Carer Friendly membership. This collaboration enables us to offer dedicated support to staff with unpaid caring responsibilities, including access to expert advice, carer awareness training, and resources tailored to carers’ needs.

With Devon Carers, our employees benefit from local, specialist support that helps balance work and caring commitments, fostering a more inclusive and understanding workplace. 

Armed Forces Covenant

We are continuing our pledge to support the Armed Forces Community through the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our commitment to those serving, their families and those who have transitioned to civilian life.

This includes support for employees who have partners on deployment and in terms of employment with us, we will actively recruit from this community, provide support through the recruitment process and continued support for continued learning and wellbeing during employment. 

MIND Mental Health at Work Commitment  

We are a signatory of the MIND Mental Health at Work Commitment, reinforcing our dedication to fostering a mentally healthy workplace for all. By aligning with this national framework, we ensure that mental health is embedded in every aspect of our working culture—from leadership and communication to support and training.

For our employees, this means access to clear mental health support, a culture that prioritises wellbeing, and a commitment to continual improvement in how we protect and promote mental health at work. 

Menopause at Work

We have signed the Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to supporting colleagues going through the menopause. By taking this important step, we are creating a more open, inclusive, and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable talking about menopause and can access the help they need.

This includes awareness and wellbeing resources, flexible support, and a culture that recognises and respects the impact menopause can have. 

Age-friendly Employer

Devon County Council have signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge in recognition of the importance and value of an older workforce. By signing up to this Pledge, we are committed to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s (and beyond) and will support employees to flourish in a multigenerational workforce through identifying and progressing opportunities for age-inclusion.