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Smart employers recognise that investing in employer-supported childcare makes good business sense. Childcare vouchers will even save your business money.

To join Employers For Childcare simply complete and return the Membership Application form.

Once we receive the form we will issue your Members Resource Pack and you can get started.

To find out more about childcare vouchers please call 0289261 0661 or email:

salesteam@employersforchildcare.org

 

Download: Membership Application Form

Business Benefits

Member companies of Employers For Childcare reap the following business benefits:

  • Real financial savings:
    - Companies implementing childcare voucher schemes can save up to 12.8 % on national insurance contributions
    - Employees can save up from  £80 to £99 a month on registered childcare costs - over £1200 a year

  • Recruitment tool:
    67% of unemployed women in NI say finding suitable and affordable childcare is the biggest barrier in securing employment. Labour markets are tightening. If potential employees know assistance is available for childcare issues they may be more interested in working for your organisation.

  • Improved staff retention rates:
    The cost of replacing a skilled employee is estimated at approximately half of their annual salary. By helping employees with childcare issues your staff retention rates will improve, saving you time and money.

  • Reduced absenteeism:
    Research indicates that the second largest reason for absenteeism is to look after sick children. Family-friendly workplaces will reduce absenteeism.

  • Increased motivation, staff loyalty, and productivity:
    A corporate culture that values employees and recognises their family commitments motivates staff, leading to higher productivity levels.

  • The opportunity to learn from others:
    Employers For Childcare provide opportunities for members to network and learn from others, including conferences, seminars, and employer supported childcare case studies. 

Membership Fees

As a registered charity and a not-for-profit organisation we will only ever seek to cover our costs.

Our services offer excellent value for money. Employers registering forchildcare vouchers will even save money. As a charity we keep our membership and administration fees as low as possible so that bulk of saving stays with you the employer. We guarantee no hidden charges.

100 % of monies generated are fed directly back into the charity to develop member services.

Membership includes:

Members Resource Pack & CD

  • Information on services available
  • Full Promotional support
  • Ongoing news and information updates
  •  
    Members Only Website Section
  • Password-protected member only access  
  • Full members library
  • Promotional Zone


Childcare Advice & Information Service

  • Priority access to freephone helpline service for working parents
  • Access to library with a wide range of materials on employer supported childcare/family friendly provisions
  • Regular Employer E-News on relevant childcare work-related ssues
  • Regular Employee "Working For Parents E-News"


Employer-supported Childcare Consultancy

  • Employer Guides to setting up on-site employer-supported childcare
  • provisions
  • Assistance in implementing specific employer supported childcare provisions
  • Case studies on employer- supported childcare
  • Business Mentoring Service
  • Networking matrix of member company childcare policies
  • Conferences and seminars - priority booking and reduced rates
  • Information and Implementing Childcare Voucher Schemes


Childcare Voucher Scheme Administration

Administration charge includes:

Professional assistance for HR and finance staff on setting up a childcare voucher scheme.

Comprehensive Members Resource Pack and CD, including:

  • E-Vouchers Log-on Details
  • Employers Guide (FAQ)
  • Employee Guide (which can be tailored for companies)
  • Parent Registration Form
  • Childcare Provider Agreement Form
  • Voucher Order Form
  • Vary Terms & Conditions Agreement Forms (Opting In & Opting Out)
  • Templates to notify Inland Revenue of salary sacrifice scheme
  • Full comprehensive promotional support (marketing plan and promotional materials) 
  • Information Sessions for employees depending on demand
  • Online e-vouchers system and telephone redemption service 
  • Ongoing telephone support and guidance for companies and their employees

If you are interested in becoming a member, or would like to find out more, please contact:

t: 028 9261 0661

e: salesteam@employersforchildcare.org


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