We’re here to help those who need us most. Across each dedicated team, we believe in rewriting people’s stories. We bring warmth, care, and uncompromising values.
You’ll be able to multitask, adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure. Here, we care about your wellbeing and career. It’s as simple as that. So we’ll make sure you’re always supported with our flexible working and family friendly policies.
To join, you’ll need a Social Work degree and substantial experience of adult social work. This is a chance to work alongside experts in their field who make Luton a borough without boundaries. And help the most vulnerable realise their full potential.
Our Career Pathways programme will give you all the support, skills, knowledge and experience you need to develop and progress at Luton Council. It provides access to training, mentors, coaching, taster days, and work experience. We can even help you gain new qualifications, and involve you in project work or decision-making meetings.
We also understand that people have different aspirations – that’s why development plans are tailored to each individual. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. So whatever your role or ambitions, the Career Pathways programme could truly help you shine.
By train, you’re 22 minutes away from London, and just over an hour from the Midlands. Then there are our useful bus routes all around the borough, and a rapidly expanding airport connecting you to the rest of the world.
As somewhere to live, Luton is inspiring and forward-thinking. With award-winning art galleries, beautiful Chiltern views, and second-to-none transport links, there’s a lot going on here.It’s also very affordable, with house prices being below the national average and we can offer you support finding a home with our key worker housing scheme.