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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Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Tezlom

Ealing, Greater London Contract £12.71/hour Weekly pay

10 applied

Tezlom is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, working across supported housing...

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Family Support Worker/ South London/ £15-18 p/h.

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

South East London, London Temporary £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

Children's Support Workers. Location: South London (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type:...

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Children'S Residential Support Worker

Nextchapter care group ltd · Direct

RM7, Romford, Greater London Permanent £13.85 - £15.50/annum holiday pay

10 applied

Job Title: Support Worker – Children's Home. Job Summary. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to...

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Family Support Worker/ Central London/ £15-18 p/h

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

London Part Time £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

Children's Support Workers. Location: London. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary. About Us. Prospero...

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Family Support Worker/ Northamptonshire/ £15-18 p/h

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

Northamptonshire Part Time £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

Children's Support Workers. Location: Northamptonshire. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary. About Us....

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Family Support Worker/ Luton/ GBP15-18 p/h

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

Luton, Bedfordshire Temporary £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

Children's Support Workers. Location: Luton/Bedfordshire. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary. About Us....

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Complex care Support Worker

Marva Group

Bradford, West Yorkshire Permanent £14 - £16/hour n/a

10 applied

Complex Care Support Worker Job in Cumbria. Job Type: Full Time. Location: Cumbria. Salary: £14 - £16 PH. Shift Pattern: 12...

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Family Support Worker/ Wokingham/ £15-18 p/h

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

Wokingham, Berkshire Temporary £15 - £18/hour

Family Support Workers. Location: Wokingham. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary. About Us. Prospero...

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Family Support Worker/ Bracknell Forest/ £15-18 p/h.

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford

South East Part Time £15 - £18/hour

Family Support Workers. Location: Bracknell Forest. Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour. Contract Type: Temporary. About Us....

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Intensive Support Project Worker

Harp Southend · Direct

Essex Permanent

Intensive Support Project Worker. We are seeking a compassionate Intensive Support Project Worker to help people affected by...

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Part-time Reviews Social Worker 3 days a week

Eden Brown Synergy

Havering, London Part Time £30.00 - £32.00/hour

10 applied

My client in Havering is looking for part-time Social Worker (3 days per week) for their Review team. This is within the Hospital...

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Refuge Family Support Worker

FCWA · Direct

Blackpool, Lancashire Permanent £13.39/hour

10 applied

Refuge Family Support Worker. Salary: £13.39 per hour. Hours of work 18.5 hours per week, evenings and weekends. This also...

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