About n|compass North West Ltd

n-compass northwest Ltd are a not-for-profit organisation that help adults and young people disadvantaged by disability, physical or mental illness, age or social exclusion to regain control of their lives through the provision of carers, advocacy, wellbeing, counselling and volunteering services.

They operate across the North West of England and are lead by Chief Executive Teresa Jennings who has been involved in the management and leadership of services for adults and young people for over 25 years - the last 17 of those within the charitable sector.

n-compass aims is to enhance the health and wellbeing of people across the north west through providing localised, innovative and responsive services.

To encourage employee engagement in 2018, they have a Values, Reward, Recognition scheme whereby five staff chose five other colleagues to each be awarded each month. Each nominee is sent a card from the Chief Executive with a personal, appreciative message and a £20 gift voucher.

What is it like to work for n|compass North West Ltd

My Manager

95% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

They provide various opportunities for the training and development of their staff. Last year they funded five colleagues to undertake their ILM Level 3/5 accredited qualification in Leadership and Management, the cost of which was over £8,000.

95% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

My Team

96% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

Every quarter they host staff briefings where teams from across the north west get together for a half day, enabling all staff from across their different services to share best practice. The briefings include either breakfast or lunch, providing an excellent informal networking opportunity.

96% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

My Company

97% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

In 2018 the Chief Executive Officer introduced a live interactive voting tool for use at staff briefings. This tool has been for fun - through interactive icebreakers - for eliciting feedback and for getting staff to input into strategic planning.

97% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Development

Non work related training supported
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff