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

Social Worker in Surrey Social Worker in London Social Worker in Midlothian Social Worker in Reigate Social Worker in Northampton

Social worker in Children Services Middlesbrough

Caritas Recruitment

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Temporary £34.45 - £35.50/hour

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Social Worker within a children Services Team. The team is Sexual and Criminal...

14 days ago View Apply →

Social worker in Children Services

Caritas Recruitment

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Temporary £34.45 - £35.50/hour

You should have worked in Children services as a social worker for at least 5 years and have some supervisory experience. If you...

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Senior Residential Care Worker

Horizon Care and Education

Bradford Permanent £15.75/hour £15.75 Per hour + Excellent Overtime Rates

About the role:As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life...

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Wake Night Support Worker

CareTech UK

Hemel Hempstead Permanent £13.03/hour

10 applied

We are recruiting Wake Night Support Worker to join our service in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire supporting adults with learning...

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Senior/Supervising Social Worker

NonStop Consulting

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent £30000 - £39000/annum + £1,500 car allowance

Supervising Social Worker. Salary: £30,000 - £39,000 + car allowance. Location: Nottingham. Non. Stop's client, based in the...

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Supervising Social Worker - work 4 days but paid for 5

NonStop Consulting

Exeter, Devon Part Time £20500 - £39800/annum Home based

Supervising Social Worker. Salary range: £39,800. Location: Home-based with travel throughout Devon and Dorset. Working hours: 4...

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Support Worker

CareTech UK

Birmingham Permanent £12.79/hour

10 applied

Support Worker. Location Weoley Castle - Birmingham. Salary £12.79 per hour. Permanent | Full-time | 35. Please note: We are...

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Senior Support Worker

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal

Plymouth Permanent £13.95/annum

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards...

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Supervising Social Worker

Recruitment Services UK

Harrow, Greater London Permanent £30000 - £45000/annum

10 applied

Supervising Social Worker. Thrive Fostering Nurturing children to thrive, together. Position: Supervising Social Worker....

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Children's Advanced Social Worker Family Safeguarding

Surrey County Council

Surrey Permanent £52884 - £56175/annum £6,000 additional payment

We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the...

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Driver/Support Worker

RMK Holding Ltd · Direct

Tottenham, Greater London Permanent £15/hour

10 applied

Driver / Support Worker Assistant. Salary: £27,300 – £29,250. Service: Children & Adult Social Care. Hours: Rota-based, 24/7...

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Children's Senior Social Worker Family Safeguarding

Surrey County Council

Surrey Permanent £52884 - £56175/annum £6,000 additional payment

We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the...

14 days ago View Apply →