Family Friendly Policies

  • Flexible Working


    We are committed to an 'agile by default' approach, ensuring our employees have the flexibility to work in a way that suits them while maintaining excellent service delivery. Depending on the role, we offer a range of flexible working options, including part-time work, term-time schedules, job shares, compressed hours, agile working, homeworking (where appropriate), and flexitime for certain roles. For school-based employees, flexible working arrangements are subject to governing body approval.

  • Special Leave 


    We recognise that sometimes life requires you to step away from work to handle personal matters. Our special leave policy supports employees who need short periods of time off to manage family or domestic situations. Additionally, we encourage employees to engage in public service roles and strive to balance these commitments with the needs of our service users.

  • Time off for Dependents

     

    Unexpected situations happen, and we are here to support our employees when they need to care for a dependent. Our policy allows for a reasonable amount of unpaid leave to deal with emergencies and make necessary long-term arrangements, ensuring employees have the time they need when it matters most. 

  • Paternity, Maternity and Adoption Support


    At Cardiff Council, we understand the importance of balancing family and work life. That's why we offer a range of supportive policies to help employees during significant life events. In addition to traditional maternity and paternity leave, we provide adoption leave, adoption support leave, and maternity support leave to acknowledge the extra responsibilities that come with welcoming a new child into your home.

  • Parental Leave


    We go beyond the statutory minimum to provide generous parental leave options for all parents, including same-sex couples. Our parental leave policies allow employees to take unpaid time off to care for their child, arrange childcare, or simply spend more quality time with their family. This flexibility helps our employees achieve a better balance between work and home life.

  • Carers Policy


    Caring for a loved one, friend or neighbour is a reality many of us will face at some point in our lives. We recognise the vital role carers play in our community and workforce. That's why we are committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment, allowing employees with caring responsibilities to balance their work and personal commitments effectively.