- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
- Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid,
Communication support worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Communication support workers (CSWs) help deaf students in education.
Communication support workers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Communication support worker you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,985 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Communication support worker
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27,340 GBP
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25,218 GBP
Average salary for part-time Communication support worker
Average salary for full-time Communication support worker
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11,192 GBP
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11,649 GBP
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25,985 GBP
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25,218 GBP
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27,340 GBP
Salary over time for Communication support worker
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25,556 GBP
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25,960 GBP
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25,623 GBP
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26,080 GBP
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26,100 GBP
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26,316 GBP
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25,985 GBP
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27,191 GBP
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21,449 GBP
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Future outlook for Communication support workers
Very good outlook
84 000+ jobs available 
Fair outlook
-2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Communication support worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Communication support worker.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Communication support worker. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Communication support worker interview
Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
