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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Sheffield

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

Average base salary in Sheffield

£20,425 per year

per year in Sheffield · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Sheffield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Sheffield

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

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Manchester£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Sheffield This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rotherham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Support Worker get paid in Sheffield?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Sheffield

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

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Sheffield is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Sheffield tends to sit around 5% 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 Sheffield?

Live complex needs support worker openings in Sheffield 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 Sheffield increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Sheffield 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 Sheffield and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Sheffield it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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