- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Bathe patients.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or
Senior care worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Senior care workers provide physical and emotional support to individuals and supervise teams of care assistants.
Senior care workers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Senior care worker you will typically work on call.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 22,307 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Senior care worker
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25,046 GBP
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21,558 GBP
Average salary for part-time Senior care worker
Average salary for full-time Senior care worker
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13,506 GBP
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13,502 GBP
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13,547 GBP
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22,307 GBP
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21,558 GBP
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25,046 GBP
Salary over time for Senior care worker
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18,729 GBP
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18,836 GBP
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18,929 GBP
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19,688 GBP
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20,785 GBP
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21,282 GBP
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22,307 GBP
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23,251 GBP
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Future outlook for Senior care workers
Very good outlook
82 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Senior care worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Senior care worker interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
