What DWP can offer you
DWP offers a wide range of rewards and benefits.
Pay and pension
We offer:
- a competitive salary and the opportunity to earn performance related pay
- an excellent pension scheme. You can choose to join a scheme which provides pension benefits based on pensionable earnings throughout the career and increased in line with the Consumer Prices Index (contributions are 3.5% of salary). Or you can choose a more flexible pension scheme which provides pension benefits based on contributions made.
Your rights, health and safety
You will have:
- the option to join a Trade Union. Pay is negotiated on your behalf
- access to an occupational health service and an employee assistance programme that includes counselling support, legal and financial advice 24 hours a day
- free regular eyesight screening
- the opportunity to join contributory healthcare schemes
- the opportunity to take part in sports and leisure activities and join the Health and Social Security Recreational Association (HASSRA).
Our offices are modern and safe. You will use modern Information Technology.
If you are disabled, we will provide the reasonable adjustments you need to do your job effectively.
Time off
We offer:
- paid annual holiday of between 22 and 25 days depending on grade and length of service, rising to 30 days after 10 years service in all grades (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- 8 public holidays and 2.5 privilege days holiday a year
- special leave entitlements in exceptional circumstances
- maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- up to 5 years unpaid carer's leave, if you have caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
Our people are our most valuable asset. We develop and maximise the potential of all our people by giving them the knowledge, skills and experience to do their job and for their career with the Department. We offer comprehensive induction, learning and development opportunities, including internal and external leadership and management programmes.
DWP has Investors in People accreditation.
Working Patterns
We offer a variety of working patterns including full time, part time and part-year working, depending on business needs. These options are designed to help you achieve a strong work–life balance. We recognise that work–life balance is no longer just about being “Family Friendly” but is about offering a range of options for all staff.
You will receive information about the working patterns that apply to the specific post you are applying for. These arrangements may be agreed before you start work. They must be agreed with you within the first 3 days of starting work.
