Employee Hub
Welcome to the 1st Place Employee Hub
Your one-stop-shop to discover all the company perks available to you.
Find out what we have to offer and how to access it, from money saving perks, well-being and mental health support.
If you have any questions, talk to your line manager or email HR. Human.Resources@1stplace.uk.com
Employee Perks
This app allows you to access GP advice or appointments any time of day or night. Consultations are via telephone or video, you can also access other health and well-being services such as a health check, access mental health support, weight management and nutrition advice.
You, your partner and any children under 21 can also use the online services. Children under 18 can be added to your account, but anyone over 18 will need to set up their own account.
Get started
Download the Smart Health by Aviva from your app/google play store.
You will need to enter the 1st Place scheme code. If you do not have this code, please email samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com.
A verification email will be sent to confirm it’s you, please check your spam.
Once your account is set up you can start to add your personal information and add your children. Please note, any family members over the age of 18 will need to set up their own account.
The app was previously called AIG - if you had the AIG app, all you need to do is go to your app store - click ‘update’ and log into the new Aviva app. All your details will be there.
Smart Health App
Employee Perks
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25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days over Christmas, for example this year you will receive an additional 3 days paid annual leave from the 28th-30th of December 2022.
1st Place employees also have all Bank Holidays off.
To check your entitlement and book annual leave log in to your e-days account.
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At 1st Place we offer 2 weeks paid paternity leave.
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As a 1st Place employee, you are entitled to a 40% discount on your childcare at any 1st Place nursery.
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A pension scheme is a type of savings plan that helps you save for later in life. It's one of the best ways to grow your money steadily over time.
1st Place pension provider is Nest pensions. NEST is a low-risk pension scheme. Its backed by the government, which offers a level of security for savers.
1st Place offers a 6% match of your contribution so when you pay in 6% of your monthly salary 1st place pay in 6% too double your money.
If you’re eligible for tax relief, Nest will claim this for you from HMRC and add it to your pot. At the moment, basic rate tax relief is 20 per cent. So, you’ll only need to pay 80p in every pound once Nest has claimed it from the government.
Get saving now for your future
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1st Place employees can receive up to a £1000 bonus, if they refer a friend to a job vacancy and the applicant is successful. To refer a friend email samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com
Current Job Vacancies:
Early Years Educators - Level 3
Early Years Assistant - Level 2
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You are entitled 10 days at full pay and 10 days at half pay.
Please remember to log any sickness and return to work forms on your e-days account.
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1st Place employees can now access a smart health app. The app allows you to access a GP any time of day or night and has other benefits such as a Health check, mental health support and health and nutrition advice.
Scroll down to find out more.
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How it Works: You will receive a voucher to use in your chosen bike store paid for by 1st Place through the Bike to Work Scheme. This is then paid back to us monthly through your salary and before tax.
Your savings will depend on the cost of your bike for example a £550 voucher will cost you £422 saving over £100.
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You can apply for a season ticket loan from 1st Place which then is repaid through your monthly salary, this means you save money by getting a tax break on the cost of the season ticket.
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1st Place staff can benefit from a healthy cooked meal every day for just £1 a day.
We are very lucky to have an onsite chef at Chumleigh Gardens and employees can benefit from a hot lunch for just £1, cooked fresh on site.
Plus, free fruit is available on site every day for all employees.
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This plan means that a lump sum would be paid to your beneficiaries if you pass away during your time as a 1st Place employee. I know it’s not something we like to think about, but it could give peace of mind to know that your loved ones will have finances to support funeral expenses and beyond.
A nomination form needs to be completed to appoint your beneficiaries and the percentage you would like them to receive. If your beneficiaries are under 18 this money will be put into a trust fund until they are 18.
If you require a form, please email samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com
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6 paid discretionary days for dependence and compassionate leave.
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If you’re under 50 years of age, 1st Place will reimburse you for your flu vaccination. After you have booked and paid for your vaccination, email proof of purchase to Samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com
If you’re over 50 you can already receive the vaccination for free through the NHS.
ck the link below to check availability and book your vaccination: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/book-flu-vaccination/
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1st Place will reimburse you for your eye sight test.
Eye sight tests also check for a range of health conditions, it’s so important to have regular check ups. After you have booked and paid for your vaccination, email proof of purchase to samantha.hodge@1stplace.uk.com
Find an eye test here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-nhs-sight-test/location
Blue Light Card
1st Place employees can apply for a Blue Light Card which gives you discounts on popular brands online, in-store, at restaurants and days out.
The card cost £4.99 for 2 years. 1st Place will reimburse you for the cost of your card. Once you have applied, please send proof of purchase to Human.Resources@1stplace.uk.com
Benefit from more than 13,000 discounts from holidays to dining out.
Get access to exclusive offers, freebies and amazing experiences.
Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
Counselling and Support
Whatever you’re going through there is 24/7 support and counselling available through Perkbox and the Smart Health GP app, if you need help setting up your Smart Health app please email Human.Resources@1stplace.uk.com.
If you feel you need further help please talk to your line manager or a Mental Health 1st Aider, they will refer you to a service and look at how 1st Place can support you.
Mental Health 1st Aiders
If you’re struggling, you can reach out to any of our Mental Health 1st aiders. They can help you by advising you on support services you can access, there are posters in staff rooms with their photos, names and how to contact them.
E-days well-being hub
The e-days wellbeing hub has lots of useful resources for health and wellbeing, including mindfulness, yoga, eating plans, cutting back on alcohol and much more. To access the hub, sign in to your e-days, then click on ‘My Tools’ on the top left corner, next to the 1st Place logo.