HR update: Recap on proposed Terms & Conditions for Optivo
Thanks once again to everyone who provided feedback on Optivo’s proposed terms and conditions
– your input and responses were crucial in arriving at the best possible outcome for Optivo staff
Colleagues will move to the new Ts & Cs as and when we integrate new structures. We may consider requests
from some people wishing to move onto the new terms earlier and will let you know in due course.
We’ve created an infographic to provide a quick visual guide to the key changes that have been made
as a result of your feedback.
Essential car user
Defined as those roles requiring a
car for business use due to frequent
travel to resident, customer or office
sites. Users need to provide the car
and insure it for business use.
Mileage allowance
5p
12p
24p
45p
additional
passenger
Health plan
Key benefits under the Simply Health employer subsidised scheme (per 12 months)*
*Subject to the rules of the scheme
eye tests,
glasses and
contact lenses dental
treatment
up to £100 up to £100
chiropractor,
physiotherapy
and
osteopathy
treatment
up to £300
diagnostic
health
screening specialist
diagnostic
consultations Personal
Accident
cover
up to £200 up to £400 £10,000
up to
Health Insurance: Optivo will offer corporate rates for private medical insurance through BUPA provided individuals
pay the subscription.
Annual leave and
birthday leave
Hours of work
Colleagues will only move to Optivo’s 36 hour
week when appointed to new roles. Those who
currently work more or less than 36 hours a week
will continue working their existing hours until any
restructure takes place. Shift patterns and working
hours of that service will be reviewed at that time.
Some exceptions will apply to the above for specific
functions such as Care and DLO where existing
arrangements will apply.
4
1st full year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year +
27 days + 1 day birthday leave
28 days + 1 day birthday leave
29 days + 1 day birthday leave
30 days + 1 day birthday leave
z z L eave entitlement will be pro-rated to colleagues
working part-time
z z Colleagues may take birthday leave within a
month of the birthday.