We spend a fair amount of time doing our job, so it’s important that we have the best possible environment in which to do it. At Barnsley Council, we have an essential role to play, and do all we can to fulfil it.
Employee wellbeing
The aim of our ‘Employee Wellbeing Programme’ is to support you during your time with us. We provide a safe working environment, as well as health information and practical help to stay healthy too. Just one of the ways we’re doing this is through reduced membership rates at certain gyms within the Barnsley area.
Chief Executive Phil Coppard, says,“The council is committed to improving the overall wellbeing of its staff and the wider community; I encourage all staff to make full use of these and future resources and contribute to the council's goal of a healthy, happy workforce.”
If you’d like to know more about the ways we’re helping, visit the Barnsley ‘let’s get healthy’ website.
Occupational Health
Our Occupational Health team is here to promote a high level of physical, mental and social wellbeing at work. We can advise on fitness to work, offer confidential counselling, make adjustments for those needing support after illness, and assess and assist in the control of the working environment, eg. workstation assessments.
We also work with other health providers such as GPs, consultants, physiotherapists, counsellors, the Health and Safety Executive and alternative therapy practitioners to guarantee that we give only the very best advice.
WorkStyle
WorkStyle helps to create a professional and pleasant work environment – and is crucial for the council’s modernisation. We combine the latest office accommodation, working practices, information management and technology to benefit the public, the council and its people. Where possible, we also enable and encourage new ways of working, for example from home. Collaborating with all areas of the council and its partners, we’re taking significant steps towards even smarter working.
