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

Optical Assistant

Lunaria Recruitment

Marlow, Buckinghamshire Permanent £27000 - £30000/annum bonus, additional holiday + perks

Optical Assistant. Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Up to £30,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme. Join a Beautiful Independent Practice in One...

14 days ago View Apply →

Complex Care Healthcare Assistant Support Worker

First Option Healthcare

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Contract £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate & proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing...

14 days ago View Apply →

Interim Assistant Director

Keystone Care

Nationwide Contract £90000 - £95000/annum

We are supporting a national care trust at a pivotal time as they strengthen and evolve services for people with learning...

14 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Store Manager

Tandem Talent

SP1, Salisbury, Wiltshire Permanent £27000/annum

We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our busy stores. In this role you will. Help with the day-to-day...

14 days ago View Apply →

Legal Admin Assistant

Focus Resourcing

Walsall, West Midlands Permanent £23195 - £25000/annum

10 applied

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant/secretary with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced...

14 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection

Swanage Permanent £13.00 - £15.00/hour

Care Assistant – Swanage – Days - AV1927. Swanage, Dorset. £29,392.00 Per Annum. Full Time & Part Time Opportunities...

14 days ago View Apply →

Healthcare Assistant Support Worker

Nani Recruitment

Lancing, West Sussex Contract £12.71 - £13.50/hour

Health Care Assistants are required urgently. Nani Recruitment is currently seeking Health Care Assistants and Support Workers in...

14 days ago View Apply →