Council launches new Armed Forces policy for staff

St Helens Council is backing its staff who are also part of the Armed Forces family.

It has unveiled a new Armed Forces and Reservist employment policy which sets out the support and help it is offering to staff who also serve for this country.

The policy covers reservists, cadet forces volunteers, veterans and the families of those who are in the Armed Forces and brings together many policies offering support under one document.

It includes guaranteed interviews for adult volunteers involved with cadet forces, reservists and veterans, up to 10 days additional paid leave for reservists and cadet force volunteers and unlimited unpaid leave for reservists who are serving for the country.

It also encourages special consideration to be given for those whose partners, parents or children of service men and women should they need it due to their role in the Armed Forces.

Councillor Lynn Clarke, cabinet member for better neighbourhoods and Armed Forces Champion, said: “We have always offered our full support to our Armed Forces family so it’s really exciting to introduce this new policy which shows our commitment to helping those who serve, have family who serve or are veterans. We have worked with our partners to bring this to life and it continues the good work being done through the Armed Forces Covenant to support the Armed Forces community in our borough.”

Captain Harry Smedley from the 103 Regiment based at Jubilee Barracks on Prescot Road, added: “We get masses of support from St Helens Council for our Armed Forces family. This new policy extends the support from the Council and it is clear the help they can receive from the council.”

If you or a family member is serving or has served with the Armed Forces please visit www.sthelens.gov.uk and search St Helens Armed Forces to find out about the support available in the community.

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