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

Childrens Social Worker

Pertemps Professional Recruitment

Warwick Temporary £33/hour

Pertemps is seeking experienced Children's Social Workers for Child Protection Teams across Warwickshire. You will. Manage your...

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Domiciliary Care Worker

Invest Solutions Limited

Gloucester, Gloucestershire Permanent £13.50 - £15/hour

10 applied

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER. Required to start ASAP. Salary/Contract. Full-Time Contract—45 hours per week. Part-time contract—25...

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Domiciliary Care Worker (MK)

Invest Solutions Limited

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Permanent £13 - £15/hour

10 applied

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER. Required to start ASAP. Salary/Contract. Full-Time Contract—45 hours per week. Part-time contract—25...

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Domiciliary Care Worker

Invest Solutions Limited

Norwich, Norfolk Permanent £14.50 - £15.80/hour

10 applied

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER. Required to start ASAP. Salary/Contract. Full-Time Contract—45 hours per week. Part-time contract—25...

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Care Worker

Onecare-UK Ltd

Barnet, Greater London Permanent £12.71 - £13.77/hour Company Pension

10 applied

If you like working with people and are qualified and have experience of working in the world of social care, take this...

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Support Worker

All About Therapy · Direct

Sheffield Permanent £15.00 - £16.00/hour Benefits

10 applied

Support Workers (Part-time & Full -Time Positions Available. Location: Sheffield. Pay Rates. Monday–Saturday (Days): £15.00...

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Children's support worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Clacton-on-Sea Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

Join Nurseplus as a Children's Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an...

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Asylum Seeker Welfare Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Braintree Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make...

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Children's Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Colchester Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

Join Nurseplus as a Children's Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an...

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Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Colchester Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

10 applied

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make...

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15 Qualified Social Workers required in Adults Safeguarding

Eden Brown Synergy

Birmingham, West Midlands Temporary £28.40/hour

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding Team. You will be working within a well respected Local Authority based in the...

17 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Harwich Temporary £13.15 - £19.00/hour

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make...

17 days ago View Apply →