Police Staff Benefits

We know that for you to do your best, you must feel your best. Being part of the Team NP family has a whole host of police staff benefits which focuses on your holistic wellbeing. These include, generous pension contributions, enhanced annual leave allowance, family-friendly policies and so much more.

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What benefits will I receive as police staff?

Annual leave

You’ll have a starting allowance of 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days depending on your length of service. You will also be entitled to 8-11 public holidays each year. 

Flexible Working

We understand the demands of modern lifestyles and aim to accommodate your other commitments with options such as flexi-time, reduced or compressed hours and job sharing.

Generous pension contribution

We offer up to a 16% employer contribution for police staff staff on a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Development and training

We are committed to helping you develop in your role to take your career in any direction. You will have access to resources such as mentoring programmes, leadership training, in-house soft skill development and more.

Support associations

Join a variety of internal support associations helping us create an inclusive, welcoming culture including the: Ethnic Minority Association, LGBTQ+ Association, Men’s Support Network, and more.

Religious and cultural needs

We have several faith rooms that offer opportunities for quiet prayer and reflection. You can choose to re-allocate Christian bank holidays to alternative religious dates or adjust breaks to accommodate religious needs.

Family-friendly benefits

Maternity leave

Benefit from up to 6 months paid maternity leave and up to 15 months leave. You’ll be entitled for paid time off for ante-natal appointments, and 10 paid keep in touch days  before you return.

Adoption leave

Regardless of your length of service and hours worked, you’ll be entitled to up to 52 weeks adoption leave. You’re entitled whatever the age of your child, and you may be entitled to paid leave based on your length of service.

Paternity leave

For fathers and designated co-parents of children, through birth or adoption, we offer up to two weeks paid paternity leave. You’ll be entitled to unpaid time off to accompany ante-natal appointments.

Tax-free childcare

Eligible parents can get up to £2,000 per child per year. For every £8 you pay, the Government will pay £2 towards costs. This is for certain approved childcare.

Parental leave

Staff members with over one year’s continuous service are entitled to up to 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child and adopted child, up to their 18th birthday.

Time off for dependants

Unforeseen and sudden emergencies can happen. You will be entitled to the provision of a reasonable amount of paid or unpaid time off during working hours in this event.

Compassionate and bereavement leave

You may be entitled to paid compassionate, bereavement and terminal illness leave provisions. These are intended to support staff members during difficult circumstances.

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee assistance

Our EAP gives you and your immediate family 24/7 access to a team of trained wellbeing and counselling advisers. The support they offer is confidential, independent and unbiased, and covers both personal and professional issues.

Occupational health

Enabling you to perform at your best by managing your health. Provided by Optima, these services can support if you’ve suffered an illness or injury or are returning to work following a period of sickness.

Sport and social

From boxing to basketball, there are plenty of teams and clubs for you to join in the thriving sports scene. And, you’ll also get access to the NP gyms located at a number of our stations.

Cycle to work scheme

You’ll have the opportunity to hire a bicycle from us to cycle to work – the cost of which can be deducted from your monthly gross pay.

Eye care provision

As a member of staff, you may be eligible to receive vouchers entitling you to a free eye test and glasses at a reduced cost.

Free flu jab

We have invested in a flu voucher scheme which entitles all staff to benefit from a free flu jab – protecting you and your family.

Police treatment centre

By making a monthly donation, the PTC can support you during difficult times providing treatment and support, including intensive, police-specific, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, for injured and ill Police Officers, Police Staff and Retired Officers.

Police federation

You can become a member of the Northumbria Police Federation (cost applies). Members receive support and advice from those who are elected workplace reps on a whole range of issues and there’s also group insurance and healthcare schemes.

Discounts and rewards

Car lease scheme

We offer car leasing through salary sacrifice via NHS Fleet Solutions. If you are joining us from an employer which offers this benefit, you can bring your car with you. T&Cs apply.

Blue light card

Providing members with 1000s of amazing discounts online and on the high street from large national retailers to local businesses. Sign up for just £4.99.

Public sector discounts

Huge public sector discounts for police staff with over 11,000 offers from major high street brands and new discounts every day tailored for you.

Travel schemes

Take advantage of our travel schemes for discounts on local rail and bus services and the Tyne and Wear Metro with the cost of tickets deducted from your monthly pay.

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