Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

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Typical Education Level

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 0% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* This is not likely to lead to a great demand for new workers due to retirement

*This is based on national data

£14,951 Average wage

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for care worker or home carer is £14,951

22,868 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 22,868. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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Job Postings

Over the past year, jobs have been posted for care worker or home carer roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £14,951 per year. That is about £1,246 per month or £7.67 per hour. New workers generally start on £0, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £0

Is it growing or declining?

This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 22,868 people are employed in the region.

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