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 1.5K live Social Worker vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.5K 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

1.5K

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

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Adults Mental Health Discharge Social Worker

Leaders in Care

East Midlands Permanent £500/hour Permanent Opportunity | Hybrid Working | Excelle

10 applied

We're recruiting for a Mental Health Discharge Social Worker to join a dedicated team supporting individuals as they transition...

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Rehabilitation Support Worker

Ariya Neurocare · Direct

Barnsley Temporary

10 applied

Rehabilitation Support Worker. Location: Barnsley. Salary: Competitive. Vacancy Type: Bank, Full Time or Part Time hours...

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Support Worker Linby

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd · Direct

NG15, Linby, Nottinghamshire Permanent £24871 - £25371/annum

10 applied

Support Worker Linby. Location: Linby. Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum. Do you have experience in hospitality or customer...

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Rehabilitation Support Worker

Ariya Neurocare · Direct

Chesterfield Permanent £13.45/hour

10 applied

Rehabilitation Support Worker. Location: Chesterfield. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Vacancy Type: Bank, Full Time or Part Time hours...

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Outreach Rehabilitation Support Worker

Ariya Neurocare · Direct

Sheffield Permanent £13.45/hour

10 applied

Outreach Rehabilitation Support Worker. Location: Sheffield area. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Shifts: Full time, part time and bank...

16 days ago View Apply →

Term-time Support Worker

IDirect Independent Living · Direct

Weymouth, Dorset Part Time £15.20 - £15.70/hour

We are looking for confident Support Workers to support a bright young man to build independence, develop life skills, and enjoy...

16 days ago View Apply →

Senior Support Worker

Voyage Care

Dover Permanent £13.90/hour

Senior Support Worker – Dover - £13.90 ph. Typical Shifts are : Weekday, Weekends and Sleep ins, Rotas can vary. Join Voyage...

16 days ago View Apply →

Recovery Worker - Peer Support Lead

Forward Trust · Direct

Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London Permanent £27000/annum

10 applied

Recovery Worker - Peer Support Lead - HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Location: Shepherd's Bush. Salary: £27,000 per annum. Vacancy Type:...

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Senior Support Worker

Lowry Recruitment Ltd

Kettering, North Northamptonshire Permanent £13.95/hour

Senior Support Worker – PERMANENT. Barton Seagrave, NN15 8UG. £13.95 per hour. 37.5 hours on Days, inc alternative weekends....

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Senior Support Worker

Voyage Care

Deal Permanent £13.90/hour

Senior Support Worker – Deal - £13.90 ph. Typical Shifts are : Weekday, Weekends and Sleep ins, Rotas can vary. Full Time....

16 days ago View Apply →

Social Work Lecturer

Henry Blue

Yeovil, Somerset Permanent £25000 - £50000/annum

Lecturer in Social Work. Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to inspire and develop the next generation of practitioners....

16 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Voyage Care

Reading Permanent £12.74 - £14.25/hour

Female Support Worker – Whitley Wood - £12.74 to £14.25 with overtime and evening/weekend enhancements (Ts & Cs apply....

16 days ago View Apply →