Care worker is the job role in the adult social care sector with the highest vacancy rate

Percentage of social care posts in England that are unfilled, selected job roles

0%

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

Care worker

Occupational therapist

Social worker

Registered nurse

Support and outreach

Senior care worker

Senior management

Overall 9.9%

0%

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

Care worker

Occupational therapist

Social worker

Registered nurse

Support and outreach

Senior care worker

Senior management

Overall 9.9%

Guardian graphic. Source: Skills for Care