The Care Workers' Charity

The Care Workers' Charity

There are almost 2 million care workers in the UK, and the workforce looks after some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The role is both rewarding and challenging, requiring compassion, patience and resilience. Care work is the backbone of our society- those who work in social care protect and nurture an ageing population, that continues to grow year on year.

In spite of their incredible work; care and support workers often battle a complex array of challenges including, but not limited to;

• In work poverty – a shocking 43% of care workers are paid below the Real Living Wage compared to 23% of the general population
• Mental ill health: 79% expressed feelings of being ‘close to burnout’ – and this was even prior to the devastating onset of Covid-19
• Outside of work caring responsibilities such as childcare, and that of looking after elderly relatives – unpaid, this adds to the stress and responsibilities many care workers face in their daily lives

 

 

The Care Workers’ Charity was founded in 2009 with the objective of preventing care workers from falling into financial hardship. For over a decade, the charity has supported individuals working in social care with crisis grants. In providing these grants we know we change lives, providing a safety net for care workers who have nowhere else to turn.