Care
Care Assistant.
Support people when it matters.
£12.60/hr
typical pay
2–4 weeks
zero to first shift
DBS + Care Certificate (on the job)
entry ticket
Independent-sector median, Skills for Care, Dec 2025
The work
What you actually do
»Support people with daily life, dignity first
»Follow care plans, medication and safeguarding standards
»Keep families and colleagues informed
1.6 million posts in England, 111,000 vacancies, and 470,000 more posts needed by 2040.
Become one
The pathway, four steps
1
Train
The course that earns your entry ticket: DBS + Care Certificate (on the job).
2
Pass
Expert trainers, mock exams in GuardPass, retake support.
3
Get certified
Your certificate is issued by Frontline College, verified in one register.
4
Work
Jobs and shifts in GuardPass. Zero to first shift: 2–4 weeks.
The training
Courses for this role
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