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That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:\nCQC inspection bonus\n\nHealth and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling\n\nCompany-paid life insurance\n\nParental leave arrangements, paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme\n\nCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme\n\nFlexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our Youth Panel and networks, including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks\n\nFerry concession costs will be reimbursed on a monthly basis, where required to travel to work\n\nFree meals on long shifts and access to thoughtfully designed wellbeing spaces created exclusively for our teams\n\nExclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements\n\nSome rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.\nWhy Vivant? 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