Join our thriving team

We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:

a diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision
bespoke coaching and support from the Learning Academy
opportunities to undertake further study and complete Post-Qualifying modules through our partner universities.

We offer one of the best salary packages for Social Workers in the country.

Social Worker - Grade I-K – £40,503 - £51,783
Advance Practitioner/Senior Social Workers - £52,806- £55,845.

Career pathways

We take staff development and progression seriously

We believe that our strongest organisational asset is the calibre and commitment of our staff. We recognise that for staff to feel confident, knowledgeable and empowered to do their jobs, we need to invest in them through learning and development.

We encourage a strong learning culture at Tower Hamlets where staff development is embedded in supervision, and an extensive training programme.

We also offer structured career pathways to help you to take your career to the next level.

Generous leave

Annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum
An additional 5 days annual leave for continuous local government long service after 5 years
2 statutory days which are allocated to the Christmas holiday period
1 concessionary day with the Christmas holiday
Paid sick leave

Local government pension

A good quality and secure pension scheme, offering stable and attractive benefits.

Funded membership SW England registration

We reimburse all of your Social work England membership fees.

Other employee benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
mental health first aiders
Revitalised (a wellbeing app for Tower Hamlets staff)
Cycle scheme
Eye care vouchers
Discounted local gym membership with Better
‘Keeping Well NEL’ who provide a personalised wellbeing and psychological support service to staff providing care to others in the community.

Financial benefits

Season ticket loans
Rent Deposit Scheme
Credit Union loans
Travel allowances (depending on the role)
Cost co membership
Discounts with major retailers and leisure services via our 3rd party benefit platform ‘You at Work’
‘Tech Scheme’ where you can buy technical equipment with monthly repayments up to three years.

Staff can access a number of discounts and savings with major retailers and leisure services via our 3rd party benefit platform You at Work.

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