What is the typical salary for a Social Worker in the UK?

Based on 88 current UK Social Worker vacancies, salaries typically range from £47,000 to £78,000 per year, with a median of £65,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Social Worker jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Social Worker staff are Surrey, London, Midlothian, Reigate, Northampton.

Social Worker Jobs

Q: How many Social Worker jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.6K live Social Worker vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.6K live Social Worker vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Social Worker salary in the UK

£47,000 – £78,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 88 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£65,000

Median pay

Per year

1.6K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Social Worker listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Social Workers right now

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East Sussex -Senior Practitioner Adult Social Worker £40PH

Eden Brown Synergy

East Sussex Temporary £40/hour

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner Adult Social Worker with relevant Mental Health...

2 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

Connect2Kent

Kings Hill, Kent Temporary £36 - £38/hour

Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and...

2 days ago View Apply →

Social worker - Adults Locality Team - Vale of Glamorgan

Eden Brown Synergy

Wales Temporary £35.11/hour

We are looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team in the Vale of Glamorgan. Pay rate -...

2 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Sefton - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

Sefton, Merseyside Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Sefton - £39 per hour. We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a...

3 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Looked After Children- Lancashire - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

Lancashire Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Lancashire - £39 Per Hour. We are currently searching for a qualified social worker to...

3 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker – Assessment Team – Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council

Sheldon Phillips Ltd

Bournemouth Permanent

Social Worker – Assessment Team – Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council. Location: BCP Council. Salary: £44,075 Band 10 /...

3 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Wigan - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

Wigan, Greater Manchester Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour. We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a...

3 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Children Family First

Leaders in Care

Bournemouth Permanent £45500/annum

Children's Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children & Families First Team | South Coast Salary. Level 2 – Band 10: Starting...

4 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Leaders in Care

Bournemouth Permanent £49817/annum

Children's Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children With Disabilities Team | South Coast Salary. Level 2 – Band 10: Starting...

4 days ago View Apply →

CSW - Social Worker - Single Point of Access (Kingston & Richmond) - Social Care Qualified

We Do Social Work

Greater London Contract £25 - £37/hour

CSW - Social Worker - Single Point of Access (Kingston & Richmond) - Social Care Qualified. Single Point of Access (SPA) Social...

4 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker - Child Protection - £33.30 per hour

Sheldon Phillips Ltd

Derbyshire Contract £0 - £33.30/hour

Social Worker – Child Protection Team – Derbyshire County Council. Location: Derbyshire. Pay/Salary: £33.30 per hour. Office...

5 days ago View Apply →

Senior Social Worker MASH Children Social Services

Connect2Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire Temporary £40.37/hour 45p mileage

Role: Senior Social Worker MASH. Department: Children, Families and Education Services. Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a...

6 days ago View Apply →