Wellbeing and support Enhanced Sick Pay
Occupational sick pay is offered at the rate of two weeks’ full pay, followed by two weeks’ half pay from day one of employment, rising incrementally to 6 months’ full pay followed by six months’ half pay after 5 years’ service. 24/7 confidential support Staff and their household members have access to a free, external confidential support service for work, financial, legal, family and personal problems 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff also have access to telephone counselling. Occupational Health The School works with an independent occupational health provider, taking a proactive approach to the management of health in the work environment. The service advises on the effects of health on work and work on health.
Staff experiencing work-related muscular-skeletal problems can also access a physiotherapy service.
Eye tests Employees using display screen equipment (DSE) such as VDUs are entitled to an eye examination funded by the School. Faith and spiritual practice SOAS is a community where individuals are free to practice their faith in an open and encouraging environment. There are prayer rooms available for both staff and students to use.
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