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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Belfast

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£20,210 per year

per year in Belfast · NJC support staff scale

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£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Complex Needs Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Support Worker pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Belfast

Compare average complex needs support worker pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Lisburn£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Antrim£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Belfast

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Belfast is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for complex needs support workers?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for complex needs support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs support workers in Belfast?

Live complex needs support worker openings in Belfast rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a complex needs support worker in Belfast increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Belfast typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between complex needs support worker pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Belfast it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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