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Staff benefits

Join our team and start making a positive, progressive difference in the lives of people with brain injuries.

Share the journey. Transform lives.

We can’t stress enough the importance of having the right team members on board. And that includes you!

Thanks to our people, we can support people with brain injuries and neurological conditions.

We want you to be happy and fulfilled in your role, and we promise to do everything possible to support you.

What to expect

Everyone who works at Brainkind will tell you it’s a brilliant, rewarding and challenging workplace. Here’s why:

  • You’ll join an innovative, compassionate charity.
  • As part of a valued, well-supported and disability-confident team, you’ll be responsible for improving the lives of people with brain injuries.
  • Our values are at the heart of our work.
  • We are agile, courageous, resourceful, connected and have plenty of heart. These are the values that power every part of our work.
  • We give you the best support and facilities.
  • We strive to invest in new technology, our hospitals and the best people so that we can help everyone the right way.
  • Everyone works better together.
  • Our mission is simple; we need to give more people with brain injuries access to our life-changing services.

Benefits of working for Brainkind

As well as exciting, rewarding roles, Brainkind also offers a range of benefits to show how much we value each one of our team. 

  • Annual Leave

    We offer 33 days of annual leave per year, with 38 days for some roles (including Bank and Public Holidays)*.

    *Depending on the role, hourly paid staff can also take the opportunity to work extra hours and/or take time off in lieu.

  • Stakeholder Payment Scheme

    A discretionary stakeholder payment scheme is in operation for all eligible staff.

  • Pension

    All eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into our pension scheme. Details of contribution levels vary according to your role.

  • Perkbox

    Upon joining, all employees will be registered with Perkbox, giving you access to discounts on supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, gyms and more.

  • Group Life Assurance

    Free life assurance cover is open to all employees, depending on the role level and after a short qualification period.

  • Sickness Pay & Private Medical Insurance

    Brainkind operates a statutory and occupational sick pay scheme. For some roles, employees can join our private medical insurance scheme.

  • 24-Hour Helpline Service

    All our staff and immediate family members can access a free, confidential counselling service 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

    We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. So, we offer a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

  • Company Car

    For certain roles, we offer a car allowance.

  • Free Car Parking

    Free parking is available at most of our locations.

  • Staff Award Scheme

    We love rewarding staff who go above and beyond. Our staff awards take place every six months in individual and team categories.

  • Long Service Awards

    We’re proud to have great staff who want to stay with us. Our Long Service Awards let us say ‘thank you’.

  • Eye Care Voucher Scheme

    We give staff who use computers or need eye tests a Specsavers eye-care voucher and a spectacles voucher.

  • Blue Light Discount Card

    Lots of discounts for big names brands and places.

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