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Physical Disabilities Support Worker Salary in Dorset

How much does a physical disabilities support worker earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£20,425 per year

per year in Dorset · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Physical Disabilities Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Physical Disabilities Support Worker pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for physical disabilities support workers near Dorset

Compare average physical disabilities support worker pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage physical disabilities support worker salaryJobs
Dorset This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£20,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Physical Disabilities Support Worker get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about physical disabilities support worker pay in Dorset

How much does a physical disabilities support worker earn in Dorset?

The average salary for a physical disabilities support worker in Dorset 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 Dorset a well-paid area for physical disabilities support workers?

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for physical disabilities support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire physical disabilities support workers in Dorset?

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

How can a physical disabilities support worker in Dorset increase their salary?

Physical Disabilities Support Workers in Dorset 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 physical disabilities support worker pay in Dorset and nationally?

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

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