About Scarf

Scarf is a thriving social enterprise that provides top class experiences for both its customers and staff. Founded in 1985 to eradicate fuel poverty, Scarf has grown and strengthened considerably over 30 successful years.

Tackling fuel poverty remains as one of their core aims, and their efforts to do so have been joined by a range of diverse services that has established Scarf as a professional social enterprise making a practical difference to individuals and organisations.

Scarf always look for ways to help staff relax. The bright garden spaces cared for by staff at their offices can help by providing some fresh air and sunshine.

As well as flexible working arrangements including flexitime and annual leave entitlement - staff get their birthday off to treat themselves and celebrate.

Scarf also believe in offering their people with opportunities to grow, as part of their Aspire programme. Team members are provided with 'Scarftime' - up to half a day, paid, per month to explore personal and professional opportunities and projects.

What is it like to work for Scarf

Wellbeing

83% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Scarf believe that the best way to ease workplace stress is to provide a supportive and relaxing working atmosphere, offering staff ways to strike the best work-life balance for their circumstances, wherever possible.

83% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Scarf recently added three electric vehicles to their fleet of pool cars as well as three dedicated charging points.

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Throughout the year, staff are invited to complete an online nomination form with the name of their colleague and the reasons for the nomination, what they did and what impact their efforts made. All the nominations are collated and deliberated by two to three members of the staff association until winners are identified.

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 28 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or subsidised gym membership for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Long Service

40% of employees have more than 5 years' service
Development

Companies that provide support for non-work related training to all staff