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Family Support Worker Salary in Barnsley

How much does a family support worker earn in Barnsley?

Average base salary in Barnsley

£20,425 per year

per year in Barnsley · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Family Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Family Support Worker pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Barnsley

Compare average family support worker pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnet£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnsley This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barry£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Family Support Worker get paid in Barnsley?

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Barnsley

How much does a family support worker earn in Barnsley?

The average salary for a family support worker in Barnsley 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 Barnsley a well-paid area for family support workers?

Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for family support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire family support workers in Barnsley?

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

How can a family support worker in Barnsley increase their salary?

Family Support Workers in Barnsley 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 family support worker pay in Barnsley and nationally?

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

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