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

SCR

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Permanent £12.71 - £13.71/hour

10 applied

Children's Support Worker. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Children's Support Workers to join our team on a...

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Mental Health Social Worker

Caritas Recruitment

Twickenham, London Temporary £32/hour expenses

10 applied

Mental Health Social Worker. Richmond Adult Mental Health Social Care Team. Full-time | Hybrid Working. Are you a Mental Health...

13 days ago View Apply →

Family Help Worker

Adecco

Wolverhampton, West Midlands Temporary £18.85/hour

10 applied

Family Help Worker. Join Our Team as a Family Help Worker. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children...

14 days ago View Apply →

Care Support Worker - Newbury

Blue Arrow

Newbury, Berkshire Permanent £12.71 - £13.50/hour

Care Support Workers (x5. Team Leader (x2)We operate two supported living homes in Newbury and are seeking skilled and...

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Mental Health Support Worker

Safer Hand Solutions

Macclesfield Permanent £28275/annum

10 applied

Support Worker - Complex Mental Health. Macclesfield. Full Time. £14.50 per hour (Days) | £15 per hour (Nights) | £50 Sleep...

14 days ago View Apply →

Children's Residential Support Worker

Bright Young Futures ltd · Direct

Redbridge, Greater London Permanent £13.50 - £15/hour

10 applied

Residential Support Worker (Children's Home. Location: Ilford, East London. Salary: £13.50 – £15.00 per hour (paid monthly....

14 days ago View Apply →

Senior Residential Support Worker

Safer Hand Solutions

Walsall Wood Permanent £16.00/hour £50 Sleep In

10 applied

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker. Walsall Wood. From £16 per hour + £50 per sleep in. My client is a well-known,...

14 days ago View Apply →

Children's Senior Support Worker

Safer Hand Solutions

ST3 Permanent £13.00 - £13.75/hour £50 SLEEP IN

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker. Stoke on Trent, ST3. £13 per hour + £50 per sleep in. My client is a well-known,...

14 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Net-Temps

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Permanent £30500 - £32500/annum Plus OT & additional Sleep in Bonus

10 applied

Support Worker – Children's Residential Home. Location: Mansfield. Salary: £30,500–£32,500 per year. Hours: Full‑Time, 40...

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Support Worker

Reeson Education

Kingston upon Thames, London Contract £100 - £110/day

10 applied

REESON Education are recruiting for a support worker in a special needs school in Kingston Upon Thames. As a support worker you...

14 days ago View Apply →

Admissions & Reintegration Worker

Forward Trust · Direct

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent £25800/annum

Admissions & Reintegration Worker. Location: Nottinghamshire. Salary: £25,800 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (35...

14 days ago View Apply →

Experienced Mental Health Support Worker (Children & Young People)

Daytime Healthcare Recruitment Limited

Yeovil, Somerset Temporary £15 - £23/hour

Job Title: Experienced Mental Health Support Worker (Children & Young People. Location: Yeovil, Somerset. Employer: NHS /...

14 days ago View Apply →