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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Children's Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive

Burton upon Trent Permanent £22000 - £29000/annum

The Residential Support Worker role is a permanent, full-time position starting ASAP, supporting young people with EBD and...

13 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Housing Plus Group · Direct

ST6, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent Permanent £13.79/hour See website

10 applied

Job Title: Support Worker. Location: 17 Norton Avenue, Stanfields, Stoke-On-Trent ST6 7ER. Contact Type: Part time permanent....

13 days ago View Apply →

Care and Support Worker

Voyage Care

Carno Permanent £13.45/hour

10 applied

Support Worker – Carno - £13.45 ph. Typical Shifts are: Days 08:00-15:00 & 15:00 -22:00 or 08:00-23:00 & Sleep Ins. Join...

13 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Voyage Care

Llanbrynmair Permanent £13.45/hour

Support Worker – Llanbrynmair - £13.45 ph. Typical Shifts are: Days 08:00-15:00 & 15:00 -22:00 or 08:00-23:00 & Sleep Ins....

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Family Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Contract £18.37/hour

10 applied

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to work with our client based within the Newcastle area. This...

13 days ago View Apply →

Care Worker – Residential Home (Full & Part Time)

Colmore Education Recruitment Ltd

Stourbridge, Dudley Contract £110 - £120/day DAILY RATES

10 applied

Care Worker – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities. We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Care Workers to join...

13 days ago View Apply →

Waking Night Support Worker

Net-Temps

Coalville, Leicestershire Permanent £23206 - £24206/annum OT Available

10 applied

Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker – Coalville (LE67. £23,132 – £24,206. 09.30pm–07.30am, Avg. 35 hrs....

13 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Net-Temps

Tuxford, Nottinghamshire Permanent £13 - £13.50/hour + £70 per sleep & OT Available

Children's Residential Support Worker. Location: Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. Salary: £13 per hour + £70 per sleep. Contract:...

13 days ago View Apply →

Senior Support Worker

Net-Temps

Bingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent £27040 - £29640/annum + £70 per sleep & OT Available

Senior Support Worker – Children's Residential Home. Location: Bingham, Nottinghamshire (NG13. Salary: £14.00–£14.50 per...

13 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker Agency

RTC Resources Ltd

Croydon, Greater London Contract £16.50/hour

10 applied

RTC Social Care is excited to offer opportunities for experienced Support Workers to join our community-based team. This is...

13 days ago View Apply →

Behaviour Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment

Orpington, London Contract £110 - £120/day

10 applied

Behaviour Support Worker. £110-£120 per day | Primary & Secondary SEMH School | Orpington Area. Start Date: ASAP. We are...

14 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker - Essex

Certitude Support · Direct

Colchester Permanent £24853/annum

10 applied

Support Worker - Essex. Support Working in Chelmsford & Colchester. Job description. Salary: £24,853 per annum. Hours: 37.5. Job...

14 days ago View Apply →