SOC 2020 · 3222
Child and early years officers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £21,537 |
| 25th | £26,220 |
| 50th | £31,001 |
| 75th | £35,663 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £21,537 | £26,220 | £31,001 | £35,663 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £29,646 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £26,226 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £38,563 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £28,660 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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
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.