Starting a new job can be daunting, that’s why we want to clear up anything that you might not be sure of – to give you something less to worry about.

There are various ways in which you could be working when employed by NYCC, especially if you are employed in a job that is not part of the apprenticeship programme. Here we’ll set out the different terms and explain what each one means;

• Established position – you’ll be employed in a role where the job has no fixed end date, it’s permanent.
• Temporary position – you’ll be working for a short or uncertain period e.g. to provide holiday cover or for a specific project.
• Full-Time - in a full-time position you will be expected to work 37 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm Mon – Thurs, 8:30am – 4:00pm Fri) and this also applies to the Apprenticeship Programme.
• Part-time – such positions are usually permanent but only for part of the working week and normally 18.5 hours.

FINANCES – The important bit!

Under the apprenticeship scheme you will get paid weekly, for information about pay scales go to our Apprenticeship Page, for all other jobs you will receive a monthly pay packet – unless you’re undertaking a period of work experience in which case you wont receive a wage.

At the point when you are offered the position you will be provided with information about the salary you will receive. This amount has been calculated based on the level of work and responsibility involved in the post.

As with any employment, you will be required to pay National Insurance and Tax – both of which are stopped before they go into your pay packet, the amount you pay will be determined by the amount you earn. If you choose to join the pension scheme your contribution will also be deducted from your final ‘take home’ pay.

All wages are paid directly into a bank or building society account – you’ll need to make sure you have one of these set up, otherwise you may find yourself working for free.

Budgeting and making ends meet can be a worry but planning ahead can help make the most of your money and may even leave you with some left after you’ve paid all your bills. If you need help with budgeting or money management contact your local connexions service or Citizens Advice Bureau.

As well as financial gain you’ll be eligible to receive a whole host of other benefits such as access to the pension scheme, flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.

WORK ETHICS – playing it right.

The transition to employment can be difficult when remembering how you are supposed to behave and what procedures you have to apply. That’s why we’ve covered a few simple protocols to keep in mind.

We know that sometimes people are ill, that’s why we have a system in place to make sure that you can report to the right person as soon as possible if you aren’t going to make it to work. It’s important to let your line manager know as soon as possible if you are going to be off due to illness, preferably before 8:30am – let your manager know what is wrong with you and try to give them an indication of how long you will be off for, this means that arrangements can be made to cover your workload. The same applies if you are running late for work – phone ahead and let your manager, or someone else in the office, know.

The County Council provides a service to the whole of North Yorkshire, it’s important to remember that as an employee you are representing the Council and need to behave accordingly. Be professional with customers and courteous with colleagues and you will soon reap the benefits.

INDUCTION

On commencing employment at NYCC you can expect to receive a corporate induction. During this time we ensure that you have a full understanding of our values, aims, policies and procedures and of the Directorate you are employed in.

As part of the Apprenticeship Programme you will also enjoy a 3-day induction to the scheme, including an action-packed team building day.