Pay and Benefits – it’s all about you!

Luton Borough Council offers social workers a range of benefits designed to improve all aspects of their lives. They want to help their employees achieve a great work/life balance!

Relocation Package 

Luton is so keen to encourage workers to experience its cohesive culture and community spirit that the Council offers a generous relocation package. Not only will social workers receive support and advice during their move, they may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 to cover expenses. 

Flexible Annual Leave 

Luton’s social workers enjoy 27 – 32 days of annual leave, depending on their length of service. As an employee, you also have the option to buy up to 20 extra days and of course there are seven bank holidays too. 

Flexible Working 

Luton recognises everyone is different, and the Council offers a whole range of flexible and hybrid working options. With Luton’s approach to work lifestyle, you will always be treated as an individual and a personalised approach to flexible working will allow you to become an integral part of the Luton community.

All social workers are given a laptop and mobile phone and Luton makes good use of IT solutions such as Microsoft Teams to support hybrid working and collaborate online. 

Many employees spend two to three days working in the office, depending on personal circumstances, health and wellbeing, or operational and practice requirements. Some teams remain office based – particularly those on duty or working weekends. 

These working arrangements are designed to promote professional autonomy and a positive work/life balance. 

Pension Scheme

It’s never too early to save for your future and it’s easy at Luton! You’ll be invited to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, and the Council makes contributions of 20.3% and a generous x3 salary death in service payment. 

Car Parking

Social workers are entitled to free car parking in one of the Council’s car parks. 

Discounted Travel

Savings on Season Rail Tickets: Luton employees are eligible for a discounted season rail ticket – 50% off makes a real difference to the Council’s staff. 

Arriva Travel Club: Arriva and Luton Borough Council have joined together to offer savings on local Arriva bus travel. Take advantage of monthly discounts and buy your bus tickets by direct debit. 

Perks and Discounts

Luton knows how valuable your time and energy is. The Council is committed to giving every employee the best chance possible to be positive and engaged. You’ll have access to a wide range of initiatives to help you maintain your wellness and seamlessly position your working life within home, family and free time. Luton is confident that happy and productive employees pass positivity forward: Everyone around them benefits as a result.  

Employee Assistance Programme: a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home.

Active Luton: gives members access to seven fitness centres across the town, and you can save money on joint or single memberships.

Costco membership: Local authority employees are eligible for Costco membership. Costco offers everything from groceries and electronics to clothing and cleaning supplies – all under one roof. Costco’s low prices are a result of its enormous buying power, and it offers other services such as optical and hearing centres, photo services and tyre and fuel stations. 

Staff offers: Council staff enjoy savings on MOT costs, restaurants and hair and beauty salons.