Child and early years officers Pay Data UK — 2024

Child and early years officers roles in the UK earn a median of £27,909 per year, equivalent to £16.14 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £21,272 to £45,648 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Child and early years officers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Child and early years officers

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• deals with issues relating to poor attendance at school
• works with social worker to identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties
• advises clients and their families on available resources
• writes up case notes, prepares reports, keeps up-to-date records on clients
• makes referrals to other agencies such as social services and educational psychologists
• attends meetings with colleagues and outside agencies

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal qualification requirements for entry although many employers will expect those appointed to have A-levels and to be working towards a relevant diploma or degree, together with work experience in a relevant field. For some roles workers must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. Some jobs are regulated and require job holders to satisfy the criteria for registration (including holding appropriate qualifications). Background checks including a DBS check are mandatory.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.