17 jobs found for Care Worker

Care worker jobs are available in various types of contracts:

• Permanent care worker jobs: in a permanent care worker position, you work until retirement or resignation. You also build long-term relationships to provide greater job satisfaction. It also offers good job security.
• Temporary care worker jobs: in a temporary position, you work for a short period specified in the contract. A temporary job is perfect for finding your dream job since you can work for an employer without making a long-term commitment.
• Contract care worker jobs: in a care worker contract position, you work for a fixed amount of time. The position lets you determine if you enjoy working for a particular employer.
• Full-time care worker jobs: in a full-time vacancy, you work for a specific company for specified hours a day. It is ideal if you require a regular schedule.
• Part-time care worker jobs – part-time: in a part-time care worker role, you work a few days a week to fill gaps in the job schedule. If you have other commitments, a part-time job offers you optimal flexibility.

Are you empathetic and tactful? If you enjoy working with people, consider a care worker job. As a care worker, you help individuals who require support to perform their daily activities. The role involves working with children or adults who have learning or physical disabilities. You assist your clients with grooming and household chores. You also provide mental and emotional support.

If you would like to find out more about the role, responsibilities, salary and qualifications needed to become a care worker in the UK, see our care worker job profile page.

You will find more information on the care worker salary on the care worker job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.

Most care worker roles don't require formal education, but the following qualifications increase your competitiveness:

• college course: to become a care worker, you can pursue a college course like Level 1 Certificate in health and social care, which only requires 2 GCSEs in grades 3 to 1. If you want a diploma course, look for a Level 2 Diploma in care or a T Level course in health to kick-start your career.
• apprenticeship: Look for adult care worker intermediate apprenticeship courses to join the role. You can also pursue a lead adult care worker advanced apprenticeship. The programme will involve training and coursework and takes up to three years.

For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the education and qualifications section of our care worker job profile.

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