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 1.5K live Care Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.5K 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.

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

1.5K

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

Support Assistant

CCS Homecare Services · Direct

UB8, Uxbridge South, Greater London Permanent £12.75 - £13/hour Overtime, Bluelight Card

10 applied

Job Description: Support Assistant. Responsible To: Service Manager/Team Leader or other Manager as designated by the company....

8 days ago View Apply →

Legal Assistant

Me Careers

Epsom, Surrey Permanent £30000 - £35000/annum

10 applied

Legal Assistant – Ewell, Surrey - £30k to £35k per annum. Join a well-established independent law firm recognised for its...

8 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

RH8, Oxted, Surrey Contract £12.75 - £14/hour

10 applied

Support Worker / Care Assistant. Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker/Care Assistant who is looking for flexible...

8 days ago View Apply →

Support Care Worker - West Sussex

Guidant Global

Brighton, East Sussex Temporary

Job Title: Care Assistant. Location: West Sussex. Contract: Zero Hours. Shifts: Monday to Sunday (Early Shift, Day Shift, Late...

8 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Manager Restaurant & Bar

Concept Technical

Stourbridge, Dudley Permanent £32000 - £34000/annum Plus Grats

10 applied

Assistant Manager, Funky Cocktail Bar, Stourbridge. Salary £32k to £34k. THE OPPORTUNITY. We are looking for an exceptional...

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Domiciliary Care Worker

Rotherwood

Todmorden, Calderdale Permanent £12.50 - £14/hour

10 applied

Care Worker - Domiciliary. Location: Todmorden. Hours: Flexible hours (including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, bank...

8 days ago View Apply →

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Pure Care Recruitment

GU9, Farnham, Surrey Permanent £14.31 - £22.66/hour

We are supporting a well-regarded domiciliary care service based in Farnham that is looking to recruit dedicated Domiciliary Care...

8 days ago View Apply →

Healthcare Assistant

Nottinghamshire Temporary £12.71 - £16.00/hour

Care Homes. Supported Living. Mental Health. We need candidates who are. ✔️ Able to use hoists, comfortable with personal...

8 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Financial Planner

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd

Leicestershire Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum

Assistant Financial Planner. Location; Leicestershire. Salary; Circa £45K. My client are a UK firm of Pension Scheme Specialists...

8 days ago View Apply →

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Ritz Recruitment

Watford Temporary £13.50/hour

10 applied

Medical Laboratory Assistant, Watford WD18, £15ph, Immediate Start. An opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Medical...

8 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment

Reigate, Surrey Permanent £30000 - £37000/annum

Job Tile: Assistant Town Planner. Location: Reigate. About the Company. Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a care...

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Assistant Catering Manager

Style Acre · Direct

Blewbury Permanent £13.17 - £13.61/annum

Role: Assistant Catering Manager. Salary: £13.17 - £13.61 per hour. Hours: Flexible. We are looking for a motivated, hands-on...

8 days ago View Apply →