One in 10 jobs to be for personal care workers in the next five years: government data
We will need 90,600 extra personal carers and assistants by May 2022, a 33% increase from 280,100 to 370,800 workers according to the latest data from the Department of Jobs and Small Business. It’s also the job tipped to have the most vacancies...

We will need 90,600 extra personal carers and assistants by May 2022, a 33% increase from 280,100 to 370,800 workers according to the latest data from the Department of Jobs and Small Business. It’s also the job tipped to have the most vacancies. A worrying forecast for a sector already struggling to attract workers.