Southwark Council
This page has details on our international recruitment campaign with Southwark Council and will help you find out more about living and working in Southwark.
Roles Available
To apply online please email your resume to us here for consideration.
Full Job Description and Person Specification
INTERVIEWS IN MIAMI: 10th – 13th September 2010
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- £2,000 Welcome Bonus
- Competitive Salary of £29,571 – £38,733
- Minimum 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays per year
- Health Insurance
- Child Care Vouchers
- Gym Membership
- Car Allowance
- Season Ticket Purchase
- Augmentation of pensionable service
- Bike Allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
About Southwark
Together with the City of London, Southwark is the oldest area of London stretching back to Roman times. Rich in both history and literature, Southwark is also modern and fast paced. It is arguably one of the most diverse, tolerant and successful areas in the Capital. The people who live here play a huge role in making London one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan places in the world.
Southwark is made up of eight very distinctive urban neighbourhoods that extend along the river Thames and down into South East London. They encompass some of London’s top attractions, creative hotspots, scenic villages and acclaimed green spaces.
Living in Southwark
Southwark is home to world famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, Borough Market, Tower Bridge and the Old Vic theatre. We are also an area of major regeneration. Our programme is not only changing the face of the borough, it is also changing how people live, work and socialise within it.
Southwark’s central location provides excellent transport links. We are served by three London underground lines and a major rail terminal at London Bridge. There is an extensive bus network and easy access to major roads.
We have a population of over 250,000, and are the largest housing landlord in London. Sixty-three Councillors lead Southwark, which is organised into eight multi-service departments. The Council increasingly works in partnership with other public sector organisations and the private sector. We are committed to excellence and aim to provide services effectively and efficiently to the local community and all of our visitors.
Southwark Council is now undergoing one of the most ambitious physical regeneration programmes of any authority in the country, together with a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving educational standards, reducing crime and improving health, housing and the environment. Our aim is for everyone, particularly children and young people growing up in Southwark, to thrive. Find out more about how we are working towards this in Southwark 2016, our Sustainable Community Strategy.
Old Vic owner Kevin Spacey pictured with Southwark staff
Working for Southwark Council
Working for an organisation is not only about monetary rewards. This is why Southwark offers a host of non-cash incentives to make working for this Council a more rewarding and enriching experience. We offer comprehensive Learning & Development opportunities to all staff; some of which are offered from remote access points. This means you can choose to learn from your desk or at a training centre.
We also encourage social activities & promote healthy lifestyles by hosting staff barbecues, health fairs, seasonal events and sports events. On occasion we offer discounts for some theatre tickets, theme parks, and the like.
Southwark recognises that people work best when they have a satisfactory balance between their paid work and the remainder of their lives as individuals, carers and members of the community. This is why we offer work life balance initiatives such as: Flexi Time, Term Time Working, Job Sharing, Compressed Working Week, Day Release for studying, Time off for family emergencies, Employment Breaks, Home Working – occasional / permanent, and Special Leave. There are also other interesting schemes and activities offered departmentally.
Useful Links
Southwark Council
Southwark Council homepage
Jobs at Southwark Council
Why work for Southwark?
Working in social care at Southwark Council
More information on Southwark Council
Attractions in Southwark
Tate Modern
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Old Vic Theatre
National Theatre
The OXO Tower
London Eye
Other Useful Sites
General Social Care Council
UK Government site
Southwark’s Wikipedia page
Things to do in London
An American guide to Britain
Legislation
Summary of Children Act – Specific Points of Reference
- Intro: Welfare of the Child
- Section 17 Provision of Services for Children in Need, their families & others
- Section 38c Interim orders
- Section 47 Local Authority’s Duty to Investigate
National Assessment Framework
Integrated Childrens System (ICS)
Every Child Matters
Working Together
Money
Universal Currency Converter
Inland Revenue
UK Tax Calculator
Cost of living in the UK
Grocery Shopping Comparison site
General
Useful site for US citizens moving to the UK
UK Visa Information
Bringing a pet into the UK
FBI Background Check
Travel
Coach travel in the UK and Europe
Maps and destination finder
Easyjet – low fares airline
BMI Baby- low fares airline