Senior Social Worker Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Senior Social Worker under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Local Government pay (NJC). Illustrative; based on NJC for local government services (SCP spine). Roles placed on typical SCP ranges. Check your council or UNISON/LGA for current scales.
- Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
- All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.
Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
You'll see:
- Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
- Pro-rated annual pay and the difference
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Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is a Senior Social Worker?
A Senior Social Worker has additional experience and often supports or supervises others. They work with children, families or adults. Pay is typically on NJC Band J/K or equivalent.
Is it a rewarding career?
Senior roles offer leadership and complex cases. Pay and satisfaction depend on authority and role. Progression to team manager or advanced practice is common.
What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?
Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.