Why Work for Fair Ways? Employee Benefits That Support Your Career, Wellbeing and Future

When searching for a new job, salary is only one part of the picture. The right employer will also invest in your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance. 

At Fair Ways, we believe that looking after our team members enables them to provide the very best care, support and education to the children and families we work with. As a charity, every decision we make is centred around making a positive difference, not only for those we support, but for the dedicated people who make that possible every day. Fair Ways reinvests its surplus back into the charity, helping to improve services while continuing to invest in our workforce. 

If you’re looking for children’s residential care jobs, support worker jobs, teaching jobs, therapeutic careers or social care careers, here’s why Fair Ways could be the perfect place to build your future. 

A Career That Makes a Real Difference 

Every role at Fair Ways contributes towards improving the lives of children and families. Whether you’re working in one of our Residential Children’s Homes, Schools, Fostering, Family Services or Central Support teams, you’ll be part of a charity driven by our values, purpose, compassion and innovation. Our teams don’t simply come to work, they help children build brighter futures. 

A Benefits Package Designed Around You 

We know that employee benefits should genuinely improve your everyday life. That’s why we’ve created a package that goes beyond the basics. 

Generous Annual Leave 

Everyone needs time to recharge. Fair Ways employees receive a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing through our length of service scheme to 32 days. We also offer the opportunity to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave, giving you even greater flexibility to enjoy the things that matter most. 

Wellbeing Comes First 

Supporting children and young people is incredibly rewarding, but we also recognise that it can be emotionally demanding. That’s why employee wellbeing is embedded into our culture. 

Our benefits include: 

• A dedicated Wellbeing Day each year 

• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to a healthcare cash plan after your qualifying period 

• A positive, supportive workplace culture where team members genuinely care about one another 

Looking after our team’s mental health isn’t an afterthought, it’s part of who we are. Fair Ways has continued to develop and expand its wellbeing support to ensure employees receive the help they need whenever they need it. 

Invest in Your Career 

Joining Fair Ways isn’t just about finding your next job, it’s about building a long-term career. We invest heavily in learning and development through: 

• Award-winning induction programmes 

• Ongoing professional development 

• Accredited qualifications 

• Leadership opportunities 

• Specialist training tailored to your role 

Whether you’re beginning your career in care or looking to progress into management, we’ll support you every step of the way. We describe staff development and investment as a core part of our culture – because our people are our greatest asset. 

Extra Benefits That Make a Difference 

Our people work hard, so we like to recognise and reward them. Employees can benefit from: 

• Free staff lotteries with huge prizes throughout the year of over £8,000. 

• Free Blue Light Card 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 

• Free DBS checks 

• £750 Employee Support Scheme 

• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) 

• Bespoke onboarding and induction 

These are just some of the additional ways we thank our teams for everything they do. 

A Charity With a Difference 

Working for a charity means your work has purpose beyond your individual role. Unlike many organisations, Fair Ways reinvests its surplus back into developing services, supporting team members and improving outcomes for children, young people and families. That means when you join Fair Ways, you’re becoming part of a charity committed to making a lasting difference, not maximising profits. 

Join a Team That Values You 

We’re proud of our culture. Our teams are supportive, collaborative and passionate about making a difference. We celebrate success, encourage innovation and believe everyone deserves to feel valued at work. 

We’re always looking for compassionate, motivated people to join us across our teams across all our services; Residential Children’s Homes, Schools, Fostering and Family Sservices. 

If you’re searching for: 

• Residential Support Worker jobs 

• Children’s Home careers 

• SEN School jobs 

• Teaching jobs 

• Social Care careers 

• Therapeutic careers 

• Charity jobs 

• Support Worker jobs in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bath, Bristol or South Wales 

Fair Ways could be the place for you. 

Start Your Fair Ways Career Today 

A rewarding career is about more than a salary, it’s about finding an employer who invests in you, supports your wellbeing and helps you grow professionally. At Fair Ways, that’s exactly what we strive to do. 

Explore our latest vacancies and discover why so many people choose to build their careers with Fair Ways.