Welcome to ABL
We are delighted that you are joining the ABL family.
First and foremost, welcome!
At ABL we are committed to continuous improvement. We encourage everyone to take a proactive role in developing our services, and we’re always open to different and better ways of working.
Staff involvement is key to generating ideas and making things happen, so don’t be shy: step forward and get involved in the things that interest you.
We look forward to the contributions you’ll bring, and wish you every success in your new role. We hope that, like us, you’ll find ABL a most inspiring place to work!
What’s in your welcome guide
Everything you need for your first few weeks, in one place.
- Our history, vision and values
- Meet the directors
- Our services across the country
- The staff charter and patient charter
- Health and safety, and lone working
- Safeguarding
- Employee benefits
- Annual leave, pay day and expenses
- IT, passwords and staying safe online
- Key contacts
Our commitment to you
Our staff charter sets out what you can expect from us as your employer, and what we expect from you.
- Treat all staff with dignity and respect, valuing the differences between us
- A culture of honesty and openness, with managers who are approachable and visible
- A thorough induction, and a clear role and responsibilities
- Personal development, the right training, an annual appraisal and line management support
- Support to maintain your health, wellbeing and safety at work
- Policies that help you balance work and home commitments
- Your views and concerns taken seriously, and acted upon
- Fair pay and benefits, and recognition for high standards of performance
Get to know ABL
The ‘My Story’ approach
How every member’s journey with us begins.

