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

Experienced Social Worker

Connect2Kent

Ashford, Kent Temporary £36 - £38/hour

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent...

14 days ago View Apply →

Experienced Social Worker

Connect2Kent

Margate, Kent Temporary £38 - £42/hour

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent...

14 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker

Connect2Kent

Dover, Kent Temporary £36 - £38/hour

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent...

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Social Worker- Children & Families Assessment Team

Connect2Kent

Ashford, Kent Temporary £36 - £38/hour

Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a...

14 days ago View Apply →

Social Worker/AHMP

SW Locums

Springfield, Greater London Temporary £28 - £30/hour

Social Worker / AMHP – Older People's Mental Health Team. Location: Springfield Hospital, Tooting – London Borough of Merton....

14 days ago View Apply →

Children's Support Worker

Adecco

Wolverhampton, West Midlands Temporary £15.56/hour

10 applied

Residential Children's Home Care Worker. City of Wolverhampton Council. Location: Various Children's Family Homes across...

14 days ago View Apply →

Bank Female Support Worker

SeeAbility

Southampton Permanent £12.96/hour

Bank Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter. Location: : Postcode areas SO15 and SO30, you may also cover an additional nearby...

14 days ago View Apply →

Health & Social Care Trainer

Brayson Consulting Ltd

Warwick, Warwickshire Permanent £27000 - £30000/annum

10 applied

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRAINER - LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE. Our client, a leading Domiciliary Care provider for the elderly in...

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Support Worker

Lilac Alliance

HG4, Swinton, North Yorkshire Temporary £14.25/hour

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and motivated Support Worker to join our welcoming 11-bed residential care home,...

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Key Worker (Substance Misuse)

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Derby Permanent £26500 - £31500/annum

10 applied

Role: Key Worker (Substance Misuse. Based: East Midlands. Salary: £26,500 - £31,400 per annum (dependent on experience. Start...

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Senior Social Worker - Fostering service

Remedy Social Work

Isle of Wight Temporary £42/hour

Our client Isle of Wight Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering service. Benefits of working with...

14 days ago View Apply →

Locum Supervising Social Worker

NonStop Consulting

Somerset Contract £30 - £35/hour

Locum Supervising Social Worker. Pay: £30 - £35 per hour. South West England. Non. Stop Consulting is looking for a Supervising...

14 days ago View Apply →