What is the typical salary for a Care Assistant in the UK?

Based on 83 current UK Care Assistant vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £28,000 per year, with a median of £26,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Care Assistant jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Care Assistant staff are RH20 2LH, SO14 7DW, RG14, RG1, BN27 4EB.

Care Assistant Jobs

Q: How many Care Assistant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.4K live Care Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.4K live Care Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Healthcare jobs sector.

Care Assistants support people with daily living — washing, dressing, meals, medication and companionship — in residential homes, supported living, or the person's own home. The role suits empathetic, patient people; no formal qualifications are needed to start, and most employers fund the Care Certificate. DBS clearance is required.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Care Assistant salary in the UK

£25,000 – £28,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 83 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£26,000

Median pay

Per year

1.4K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Care Assistant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Care Assistants right now

Care Assistant in RH20 2LH Care Assistant in SO14 7DW Care Assistant in RG14 Care Assistant in RG1 Care Assistant in BN27 4EB

Occupational Therapy Assistant

PJ Care Ltd · Direct

PE3, Walton, Peterborough Permanent £27000/annum 25 days leave plus bank hoildays

10 applied

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapy Assistant. RESPONSIBLE TO: Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy...

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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

HU9 2BH Permanent £13.21/hourly

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide practical support that...

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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Hospital

Barchester Healthcare

HU9 2BH Permanent £14.80/hourly

10 applied

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and...

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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

BS14 0AU Permanent £14.80/hourly

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care...

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Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group PLC

Swindon, Wiltshire Permanent

10 applied

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Swindon site. As...

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Care Assistant - Weekends

Hales Group

Washington, Sunderland Permanent £12.71/hour

Whether you're a student, returning to work, changing careers, or have experience caring for a loved one, a career in homecare...

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Care Assistant

Hales Group

Washington, Sunderland Permanent £12.71/hour

Whether you're a student, returning to work, changing careers, or have experience caring for a loved one, a career in homecare...

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Kitchen Assistant

RCH Care Homes

ME14, Allington, Kent Permanent £12.75/hour

10 applied

Maidstone Care Centre are recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to work with their friendly Kitchen team. The ideal candidate would...

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Assistant Site Manager

Bloor Homes

ST18, Hopton, Staffordshire Permanent

10 applied

Assistant Site Manager. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure...

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Accounts Payable Assistant (Hybrid)

Yolk Recruitment

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Permanent £30000/annum Hybrid (2 days WFH after probation)

Accounts Payable Assistant. Location: Carmarthen. Salary: Up to £30,000. Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days working from home per...

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Senior Health Care Assistant - nights

Exemplar Health Care · Direct

SK3, Heaviley, Borough of Stockport Permanent £13.77/hour

Senior Health Care Assistant - nights. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form....

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Social Worker - Children In Care

Opus People Solutions Ltd

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Temporary £38/hour

Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care team. This is a...

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