Social Worker Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Social Worker roles are classified under Social workers (SOC 2461) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What social workers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most social workers in the UK earn between £39,260 and £49,400 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £53,872.
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About The Role Social Worker – D-BIT, Connecting and Uniting Families Fixed Term, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Community-based worker Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. An exciting opportunity has risen for a Social Worker to join the Divisional Based Intervention Teams (D-BIT) Connecting and Uniting Families (over 10’s) Team on a 12-month fixed term or secondment opportunity.
Plymouth City Council (PCC) are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a Social Worker, commencing in September 2026. Through our partnership with the Open University, we offer a sponsored opportunity to undertake a three year social work degree apprenticeship, which combines an opportunity for both work and study. On successful qualification, applicants will be able to register for the protected title of ‘Social Worker’ and will be eligible to apply for employment with Plymouth Ci
Job overview The Forensic directorate is in partnership with REACHOUT Provider Collaborative to deliver secure services in the West Midlands. We are seeking to recruit a permanent Band 6 Mental Health Forensic Social Worker, as an opportunity to join a well-established and supportive forensic social work team. We operate across two sites: Medium Secure services in Stafford, at St Georges Hospital and Low Secure services in Clee Unit at the Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury. The service offers acute
About The Borough The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involvin
How You'll Make a Difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. What You Will Be Doing You would be working within an establis
How You'll Make a Difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. What You Will Be Doing You would be working within an establis
How You'll Make a Difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do and working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. What You Will Be Doing You would be working within an establis
We have a great opportunity for a Social Worker to join our fantastic Adolescent Service based in Reigate. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is £47,239 - £50,135 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Regist
About The Job Some key information Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Locations: Mendip Bridgwater Taunton Full time, 37 hours per week Starting salary £37,280 rising to £41,771 per annum Hybrid working opportunities 30 days annual leave entitlement At Somerset Council, we are proud to support our frontline workers with access to innovative AI technology. Our greatest asset is our dedicated workforce, and we need to ensure we evolve with techno
All About The Role We're looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join our Transition Team, supporting young people aged 18–25 as they move from children's to adult services. You'll work directly with young people and their families, completing strengths‑based assessments, care planning, reviews, and safeguarding work in line with the Care Act. Working closely with colleagues across children's and adult services, health, education, housing, and voluntary partners, you'll help ensure transitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Social Worker roles fall under SOC 2461 (Social workers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Social Worker positions.