Pay and rewards
Find out about the roles, salaries and benefits we can offer you.
At Southwark, we invest in our people, supporting you to develop your skills and advance your career. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team.
Competitive salaries
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Newly qualified social worker (ASYE) | £38,637 |
| Social workers and occupational therapists | £45,852 to £53,319 |
| Deputy team manager and senior practitioners | £50,175 to £57,495 |
| Team managers | £54,360 to £61,686 |
You will also receive performance-related annual increments and a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is the largest pension fund in London with assets of £1.53 billion.
Annual leave entitlement
You will start with 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays that fall on your normal working days.
This rises to 37 days depending on your job grade and length of service.
Flexible working options
You can work in a way that suits your lifestyle, with options like:
- annualised hours
- compressed hours
- flexitime
- home working
- job sharing
- flexi-break schemes
We use technology to enable hybrid working throughout the borough, and remotely where suitable.
Vibrant borough in the heart of London
Southwark is a diverse borough, rich in culture, arts, parks, and history.
It has excellent transport links to central London and beyond.
Travel schemes
You can sign up for:
- cycle loan schemes
- interest-free season ticket loans
- essential car user parking permits
- pooled oyster cards for work-related travel
Creative spaces and modern offices
We offer modern spaces to collaborate and thrive in:
- Tooley Street, near London Bridge
- Queens Road, Peckham
- Castlemead, Camberwell
Stable and supportive leadership
We work in small, close-knit teams with supportive managers and manageable caseloads.
You will have access to:
- regular 1 to 1 supervision
- reflective team environments
- principal social workers and principal occupational therapists
Opportunities for personal and career development
We offer extensive training programs and clear career pathways.
You can access training to become a:
- practice educator
- best interest assessor (BIA)
- approved mental health practitioner (AMHP)
Supportive environment and staff wellbeing
We provide access to:
- occupational health services
- an employee assistance programme
- free wellbeing resources like Headspace
- free gym and swim sessions
We provide family-friendly policies and support, including help for parents of premature babies and those with foster care responsibilities.