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Family Support Worker Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a family support worker earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Kirkwall

How much does a family support worker earn in Kirkwall?

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

Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Family Support Workers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

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

Family Support Worker jobs in Kirkwall

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