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 1.7K live Social Worker vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.7K 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

1.7K

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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Countywide Social Worker | Adult Social Care Cornwall-New Team!

Caritas Recruitment

Truro, Cornwall Temporary £32.50/hour expenses

We are recruiting experienced Adult Social Workers to join a newly created countywide team responding to referrals across...

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Locum Children's Safeguarding Social Worker - Bradford

Caritas Recruitment

Bradford, West Yorkshire Temporary £40/hour expenses

Are you a passionate Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity. An exciting opportunity is available for...

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Social Worker - Safeguarding

Leaders in Care

Woodston Contract £40 - £42/hour

This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers...

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Senior Support Worker - Must be a Driver

CareTech UK

New Romney Permanent £14.03/hour

Senior Support Worker. Location: New Romney. Rate: £14.03 per hour. Permanent | Full-time | 36 hours per week (rota-based....

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Childrens Social Worker

Leaders in Care

Birmingham Contract £38 - £45/hour

Changes across the social work landscape have made finding the right role more challenging, but that's where we come in. At...

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Childrens Social Worker

Leaders in Care

Hanley Contract £38 - £45/hour

Finding the right Children's Social Worker role isn't just about pay, it's about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload,...

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