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Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a social emotional and mental health support worker earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 per year

Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for social emotional and mental health support workers near Leicestershire

Compare average social emotional and mental health support worker pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage social emotional and mental health support worker salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker get paid in Leicestershire?

Frequently asked questions about social emotional and mental health support worker pay in Leicestershire

How much does a social emotional and mental health support worker earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for a social emotional and mental health support worker in Leicestershire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for social emotional and mental health support workers?

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for social emotional and mental health support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire social emotional and mental health support workers in Leicestershire?

Live social emotional and mental health support worker openings in Leicestershire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a social emotional and mental health support worker in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Workers in Leicestershire 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 social emotional and mental health support worker pay in Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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