Rewards and benefits
Our care homes live and breathe because of the passionate, caring and committed individuals that work with us. And our rewards and benefits are just some of the ways that we like to say thank you.
Rewards and benefits
Lifestyle and retail discounts - from day one, you can get great savings at high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as discounted cinema tickets through My FIRST Rewards.
Employee Assistance Programme - whenever you need it, you can access 24/7 counselling and support through our award-winning Employee Assistance Programme.
Pension plan – after 3 months, colleagues are auto-enrolled into our NOW Pensions pension scheme where we’ll contribute an additional 3%.
Paid DBS check – we pay for all new starters to have a DBS check, so you don’t need to cover the cost.
Online Wellbeing Centre - you can access online advice and videos around diet, exercise, finances and mental health, via our online Wellbeing Centre.
Blue Light Card - no matter what role you work in, you’ll be eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card and get discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants.
The Company Shop - you can become a member of The Company Shop and purchase groceries, gardening and electrical items at a heavily discounted price.
Healthcare cash plan - you can sign up for our employee paid healthcare cash plan and spread the cost of health expenses through a monthly premium.
Benefits for Nurses
Paid NMC membership – we’ll cover the cost of renewing your Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration (NMC PIN) once you’ve been employed for 12 months.
Free RCNi membership – you’ll have access to the RCNi Learning platform with over 200 learning modules to help you meet your CPD requirements for revalidation.
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme - you can save money on a brand new electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme, including insurance and servicing.
Rewards and recognition
Above and Beyond Award - you can nominate your colleagues who go above and beyond and each week, one lucky winner will win a £25 voucher.
Employee of the month - many of our homes run an employee of the month initiative to celebrate colleagues who go the extra mile.
Great British Care Awards - every year, our managers nominate colleagues for the Great British Care Awards. If you make it through to the final, we’ll put you up in a hotel and ensure you have a great night celebrating.
Values Awards - our annual Values Awards celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond to live our values, with over £6000 worth of prizes.
Other benefits
My Exemplar app – to keep up-to-date with what’s happening, you’ll have access to our My Exemplar app where you can share stories, say thank you and keep up-to-date with news.
Mental Health First Aiders – to support your health and wellbeing, you’ll have access to a trained Mental Health First Aider who you can talk to about your mental health.
Free uniform – if you wear a uniform in your role, we’ll provide it free so you don’t need to cover the cost or ruin your own clothes.
Free car parking – if you need to drive to work, you can park your car in provided spaces outside our homes, where available.