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 Multi Agency Partnership

Surrey County Council

Woking, Surrey Permanent

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join our dynamic, dedicated and responsive Children's Single Point Of access...

15 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service

Connect2Dorset

Dorchester, Dorset Contract £38 - £42/hour

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service. Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester. Contract: Locum, Maternity...

16 days ago View Apply →

Birth to Settled Adulthood Social East

Connect2Dorset

Wareham, Dorset Contract £38.00 - £42.00/hour

Locum Social Worker - Birth to Settled Adulthood Service (Maternity Cover. Location: East and Purbeck Dorset Office base:...

16 days ago View Apply →

Behaviour Support Worker - Leeds

Prospero Teaching

Leeds, West Yorkshire Contract £90 - £110/day

10 applied

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker - Leeds. Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term....

16 days ago View Apply →