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

Social Worker in Surrey Social Worker in London Social Worker in Midlothian Social Worker in Reigate Social Worker in Northampton

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...

19 days ago View Apply →

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...

19 days ago View Apply →

Children's Residential Support Worker (EBD)

AA Euro Group

Oxford Permanent £28000 - £29900/annum

Children's Residential Support Worker (EBD. Location: Oxford. Salary: £29,900 per annum + Sleep-In Payments. Contract:...

19 days ago View Apply →

Senior Support Worker - Children's Home

1four1 Recruitment Ltd

RH12, Horsham, West Sussex Permanent £30316/annum

Senior Support Worker – Children's Home. Horsham, West Sussex | £30,316 per year | Full Time | Permanent | Rotating Shifts...

19 days ago View Apply →

Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment

Kidderminster, Worcestershire Permanent £27000 - £30000/annum

10 applied

We have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a BEAUTIFUL and SPACIOUS residential children's home in...

19 days ago View Apply →

Waking Night Support Worker - Children's Home

1four1 Recruitment Ltd

RH12, Horsham, West Sussex Permanent £28528/annum

Waking Night Support Worker – Children's Home. Horsham, West Sussex | From £28,528 per year | Full Time | Permanent | Waking...

19 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker - Children's Home

1four1 Recruitment Ltd

RH12, Horsham, West Sussex Permanent £29091/annum

Support Worker – Children's Home. Horsham, West Sussex | £28,091.70 per year | Full Time | Permanent | Early, Late & Day...

19 days ago View Apply →

Health Care Assistant Workers and Domestic Assistant Workers

Cresta Healthcare II Ltd · Direct

DT4, Rodwell, Dorset Permanent £12.71 - £12.85/hour

10 applied

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Care Assistant Workers and Domestic Assistant Workers to join our care home...

19 days ago View Apply →

Child Support Worker (school-based)

Teaching Personnel

Chelmsford Temporary £92.00 - £95.00/day PAYE

10 applied

Helping pupils access learning, routines, and social interaction. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support...

19 days ago View Apply →

SEN Support Worker

Reeson Education

Barking and Dagenham, London Contract £22000 - £27000/annum Training and Development

10 applied

Support Worker - Special Needs Sixth Form | Barking and Dagenham. Support Worker. Supporting Young People (16-19) with Learning...

19 days ago View Apply →

Community Mental Health Social Worker - Neath Port Talbot Council

Hoop Recruitment

Neath, Neath Port Talbot Temporary £35 - £38/hour

Community Mental Health Team – Social Worker. Pay rate between - £35 - 38.43 dependent on experience (Umbrella. Neath Port...

19 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker

Sale, Greater Manchester Permanent £13.00 - £14.00/hour

10 applied

Children's Residential Support Worker. Location: Sale, Greater Manchester. Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour (depending on...

19 days ago View Apply →