Social workers

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.


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North East salary

£42,830

Average annual salary

Employed in North East

5,400

▲ 35% last 3 years

Courses in North East

Course College Type
Diploma Introduction to Health and Social Care - Level 1 Middlesbrough College
Health & Social Care East Durham College
Health and Social Care Durham Sixth Form Centre
Health and Social Care Carmel College - Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust
NCFE CACHE Technical Occupational Entry in Health and Social Care - Level 3 Middlesbrough College
Introduction to Horse Care (Land-based Studies) Level 1 (2026/27) East Durham College Vocational
Land-based Studies (Horse Care) Level 1 (2026/27) East Durham College Vocational
Occupational Entry in Social Care - Level 2 Middlesbrough College
Occupational Entry in Social Care - Level 2 Middlesbrough College
Occupational Pathway in Social Care - Level 2 Middlesbrough College
Dementia Care (Level 2 Certificate) - Flexible Learning (2026/27) East Durham College
Early Childhood Development Carmel College - Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust BTEC
End of Life Care (Level 2 Certificate) - Flexible Learning (2026/27) East Durham College
Veterinary Care Assistants Level 2 (2026/27) East Durham College Vocational
Behaviour That Challenges (Level 2 Certificate) - Flexible Learning (2026/27) East Durham College
Counselling East Durham College
Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate) - Flexible Learning (2026/27) East Durham College
Counselling Skills Level 2 Sept 2026 East Durham College
Counselling Skills Level 3 (2026) East Durham College
Safeguarding and Prevent (Level 2 Certificate) - Flexible Learning (2026/27) East Durham College