Successful applicants
References
We will request References after a conditional offer has been made.
External candidates must supply full contact details for a minimum of two references. One referee must be your last employer. If you haven't been employed, a referee must be a senior member of staff from your last place of study. A referee must not be a relative or partner. If you are not able to do this, you can supply a character reference from a professional person. You will need to state the length of time you have known the referee. We will only contact references once a conditional offer has been made.
We recommend that you contact your references to check that they are willing to act as a referee for you.
Medical Clearance
All successful candidates are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.
If deemed necessary, our occupational health provider will request a medical examination before an appointment.
Disclosure & Barring Service checks
Posts involving work with vulnerable groups, including children, will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and subscription to the DBS online service. We will assess the suitability of all prospective employees during the recruitment process.
Further information view our criminal records policy.
Conditions of service
The majority of roles at the council are subject to the:
- National Joint Council for Local Government Services National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service (referred to as the Green Book)
- the local Collective Agreement on the Pay & Grading Review
- Lincolnshire County Council’s Local Scheme of conditions of service for Local Government Employees and any other arrangements which have been negotiated locally
There are also roles which are paid on other arrangements including those for:
- Teachers
- Uniformed Fire Fighters
- Soulbury (Educational Psychologists, Educational Professionals) and other locally agreed arrangements
Terms and conditions differ for relief staff and will be detailed in the advert text of the vacancy.
Travelling to Work
We are committed to minimising pollution and promoting sustainable travel. We encourage employees to use eco-friendly commute options instead of driving alone.
The job description will confirm if the post holder will be required to travel to undertake the duties of the post. Mileage is payable by the Local Scheme. We have a scheme for contract hire and a contracted provider of daily rental vehicles. Further details are available on request.
We accommodate disability-related driving limitations and will support you with alternative work arrangements.
Pension
Depending on the job, you may pay into the:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Firefighters’ Pension Scheme
- NHS pension scheme
We enrol eligible employees automatically into the relevant pension scheme. Successful candidates can chose to opt of the pension scheme or to purchase a personal pension. Further details will be supplied on appointment.
Leave
The entitlement to annual leave varies in accordance with the level of the grade of the post and is pro rata for part time employees.
Probation
All new employees are subject to a six-month probationary period before their appointment.
Appointment to your new role can take place earlier, following discussions with the manager.