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Family Support Worker Salary in Sunderland

How much does a family support worker earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for family support workers near Sunderland

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

CityAverage family support worker salaryJobs
Sutton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey£22,360 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stroud£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about family support worker pay in Sunderland

How much does a family support worker earn in Sunderland?

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

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

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

Family Support Workers in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

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