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Family Support Worker Salary in Newcastle

How much does a family support worker earn in Newcastle?

Average base salary in Newcastle

£20,210 per year

per year in Newcastle · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Newcastle

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

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£20,640 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Durham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Newcastle

How much does a family support worker earn in Newcastle?

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

Newcastle tends to sit around 6% 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 Newcastle?

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

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

Family Support Workers in Newcastle 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 Newcastle and nationally?

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

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