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Family Support Worker Salary in Newtownabbey

How much does a family support worker earn in Newtownabbey?

Average base salary in Newtownabbey

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Newtownabbey

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

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Newtownabbey This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newton Abbot£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newton Mearns£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtownards£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norfolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
North Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Newtownabbey

How much does a family support worker earn in Newtownabbey?

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

Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey?

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

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

Family Support Workers in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey and nationally?

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

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