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

Children's support worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

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

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Asylum Seeker Welfare Support Worker

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Braintree Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

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Children's Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

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Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Colchester Temporary £12.21 - £17.50/hour

10 applied

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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...

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Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Harwich Temporary £13.15 - £19.00/hour

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Support worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Rayleigh Temporary £13.15 - £19.00/hour

10 applied

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Part Time Supervising Social Worker

NonStop Consulting

Exeter, Devon Part Time £20000 - £20500/annum Home based

Part Time Supervising Social Worker. Salary range: £20,500. Location: Home-based with travel throughout Devon and Dorset....

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Support Worker

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

Walsall Permanent £12.71 - £13.76/hour

10 applied

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Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker (Female)

Belmont Recruitment

Winchester, Hampshire Permanent £25750 - £26383/annum

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in...

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Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Family Safeguarding)

Belmont Recruitment

Southampton, Hampshire Permanent £25750 - £26383/annum

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time...

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Agency Child Support Worker

SCR

Redhill, Surrey Temporary £12.75/hour WEEKLY PAY

10 applied

We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Support Workers to support children and young people aged 6–18...

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