Pay varies by role, setting, and region. Care Assistants and Support Workers typically earn around £11–£15 per hour (higher for nights/weekends), with full-time equivalents from c. £21k–£30k. Senior Support Workers/Team Leaders often earn £23k–£30k, qualified Social Workers around £32k–£42k+, and Registered Managers £35k–£55k+, with Area/Regional leadership roles higher. London and high-demand areas may offer premiums.

Work is often shift-based to provide 24/7 support, with opportunities for flexible, part-time, or bank work. Progression can include funded qualifications and clear steps into leadership, commissioning, or specialist practice (e.g., safeguarding, learning disability, mental health). With strong demand and ongoing skills shortages, jobwise uses market data to highlight higher-paying employers and roles, helping you target the best opportunities.

• In-demand skills: person-centred care, safeguarding (adults and children), moving and handling, medication administration, record-keeping and digital care systems, risk assessment, de-escalation, care planning, and knowledge of learning disability, autism, and mental health support.
• Qualifications: Care Certificate (England), NVQ/SVQ/QCF Level 2–5 in Health & Social Care, First Aid and Manual Handling, Medication competency, MAPA/PMVA where relevant, and a clean DBS/PVG check. Qualified Social Workers require a degree plus registration (e.g., Social Work England, Social Care Wales, SSSC, or NISCC).
• Transferable skills: communication, empathy, teamwork, reliability, time management, IT literacy, and leadership. jobwise matches these from your CV to suitable roles to broaden your options.

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• Make a real impact supporting people to live independently and with dignity.
• Strong, long-term demand with clear progression and funded training opportunities.
• Varied settings and flexible work patterns to fit your lifestyle.
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