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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Support Worker

Southdown

Burgess Hill, United Kingdom Permanent £13.45/hour

We're seeking a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker to help individuals live independently and with dignity. Your role...

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Care Assistant/Care Support Workers required

Skillframe Ltd

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Permanent £27976 - £29619/annum

10 applied

🌟 Care Assistants / Care Support Workers Wanted! 🌟. 📍 Location: Walton on Thames Area. 💷 Salary: £27,976 - £29,619...

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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...

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Social Worker Children with Disabilities -Tameside £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

North West Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Tameside - £39 per hour. An experienced Social Worker is required to join a...

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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...

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Social Worker - Looked After Children - Rochdale - £35ph

Caritas Recruitment

Rochdale, Greater Manchester Contract £35 - £39/hour

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Rochdale - £39 per hour. Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker...

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Social Worker - MASH - Oldham - £39ph - NON CASE HOLDING

Caritas Recruitment

Oldham, Greater Manchester Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - MASH - Oldham - £39ph - NON CASE HOLDING. Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to...

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Social Worker - Children's Safeguarding - Liverpool - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

Liverpool, Merseyside Contract £30 - £39/hour

Social Worker - Children's Safeguarding - Liverpool - up to £39 per hour. Caritas are currently recruiting a Social Worker to...

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Lancashire - Duty & Assessment - Social Worker- £36ph

Caritas Recruitment

Lancashire Contract £36/hour

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Lancashire - £36 Per Hour. Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced social...

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Social Worker - Cheshire West - Child Protection - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Child In Need Team - Cheshire West - £39 per hour. We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to...

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Social Worker - Cheshire East - Child Protection Team - £39ph

Caritas Recruitment

North West Contract £39/hour

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Cheshire East - £39 per hour. An experienced Social Worker is required to join a...

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Aberdeen Playscheme Support Workers

Scottish Autism · Direct

Kittybrewster Permanent £13.45 - £14.07/hour

Aberdeen Playscheme Support Workers - AB25 3AN. Salary: £13.45 - £14.07 per hour. Part time roles available. Flexible sessional...

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