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Family Support Worker Salary in Blackburn

How much does a family support worker earn in Blackburn?

Average base salary in Blackburn

£20,425 per year

per year in Blackburn · 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 Blackburn is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Blackburn

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

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Blackburn This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishopbriggs£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackpool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackwood£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blaenau Gwent£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Blackburn

How much does a family support worker earn in Blackburn?

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

Blackburn 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 Blackburn?

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

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

Family Support Workers in Blackburn 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 Blackburn and nationally?

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

Family Support Worker jobs in Blackburn

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