Further to recent communications, regarding the VER programme – applications for Voluntary Early Release are now invited.
Please note the closing date for applications is midnight on 18 June 2023. You can access the VER application form to apply for VER.
Applications are invited from all areas of North Ayrshire Council with the exception of:
- posts which are funded by Devolved School Management budget processes – a list of these is included within the VER Excluded List
- any post on Teachers terms and conditions
- HSCP – Care at Home Service (all Care at Home staff and Managers within that service), Social Workers (Grade 10) and HSCP Occupational Therapists
It should be noted that applications will be considered on the basis of cost and business impact.
There will also be a robust review process for each application made and not all applications will be approved. Please note that the outcome of your application for VER will not be communicated to you until December 2023.
Successful VER applicants will leave the Council on 31st March 2024.
Please note that this programme is only applicable to Local Government employees. Employees must have at least 2 years continuous service by 31st March 2024 to be eligible to apply.
Further information on the programme can be accessed through the Frequently Asked Questions and SWAY Document. This information has also been emailed out to employees.
HR will be holding a number of drop-in sessions for individuals who may wish to obtain information in relation to their projected pension figures.
These are not mandatory sessions; they are to allow pension members to collect pension estimates. If you wish to attend one of these sessions, please bring along proof or your ID. The dates of the drop-in sessions are as follows:
Sessions will be held on the following dates:
- 17 May (Saltcoats Town Hall) 10am-4pm
- 23 May (Cunninghame House) 10am-4pm
- 1 June (Saltcoats Town Hall) 10am-4pm
- 2 June (Lamlash Council Offices, Arran) 11.30am – 3.30pm
- 5 June (Cunninghame House) 10am-4pm
- 16 June (Cunninghame House) 10am-4pm
Craig Hatton, Chief Executive also talks about the launch of the VER programme on Take Two: view the video online here if you haven’t had a chance to already.