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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Residential Support Worker / Sen School / Full Training Provided

Daytime Healthcare Recruitment Limited

Cranleigh, Surrey Permanent £26870 - £29010/annum

10 applied

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a stunning large SEN School to recruit for Residential Support Workers to assist young people...

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Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Private Law

Eden Brown Synergy

Kent Temporary £37.00/hour

Cafcass Kent are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Private Law team in Medway. This is a Private Law...

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Children's Support Worker

KG Recruitment Solutions

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Contract £17.50 - £35/hour

10 applied

KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will...

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Childrens Support Worker

KG Recruitment Solutions

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham Contract £17.50 - £35/hour

10 applied

KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will...

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Children Support Worker

KG Recruitment Solutions

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Contract £17.50 - £35/annum

10 applied

KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will...

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Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Team- BANES

Eden Brown Synergy

Bath, Somerset Temporary £35.00 - £38.00/hour

Social Worker required for work within BANES Discharge to Assess Team. 37 hours a week with rates up to £35-38 p/h for...

2 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Austin Dean Healthcare Recruitment

Waltham Forest, Greater London Permanent £12.71 - £12.72/hour

10 applied

Support Worker Vacancies – East London. Austin Dean Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support...

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Bank/Relief Support Workers

McFarlane Trust Ltd · Direct

Paisley, Renfrewshire Permanent £13.45/hour Holiday pay, training, etc

10 applied

We are looking for exceptional Relief Support Workers to join our fantastic teams in Paisley. The hours and days will be varied...

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Female Wake Night Support Worker – Plymouth

CareTech UK

Plymouth Permanent £13.03/hour

We are recruiting Female Wake Night Support Workers to join the DOVE Project's Supported Living Services in Plymouth, supporting...

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Youth Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire Permanent £27254 - £30024/annum plus £87.54 per sleep in

Children's Residential Support Worker. Salary: £27,254-£30,024 pro rata. Sleep-in rate: £87.54. Hours: 37 hours per week,...

2 days ago View Apply →

Adults Transitions Social Worker

Connect2Socialwork

Halton, Cheshire Contract £34 - £35/hour

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Transitions Team with a Pay rate up to £35 per...

2 days ago View Apply →

Repairs and Maintenance Worker

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd

ST5, Wolstanton, Staffordshire Permanent £26500 - £26545/annum

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Repairs and Maintenance Worker to join a supported housing and community-focused...

2 days ago View Apply →