The Care Workers’ Charity publishes the findings of its Care Worker Wellbeing Surve, a reflection of the state of the adult social care workforce, drawn from over 2,000 care workers across the UK. Key findings include:
- 10% of care workers reported feeling unhappy or depressed.
- Over one-third said their job negatively affects their mental health, yet only 52% felt their workplace provided adequate mental health support.
- 22.86% said they have had to rely on food banks.
- 42% had experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment, or verbal abuse—often from managers or colleagues.
- 69% are actively considering leaving their roles, and 26% would leave as soon as they found another job.
The Care Workers’ Charity said: “Care workers are the backbone of society. They deliver essential, skilled, and compassionate support to those who need it most. And yet too often, they feel unsafe, undervalued, and invisible. Their wellbeing cannot be an afterthought - it must be the foundation for reform.
“We welcome efforts to improve conditions in the sector, but these changes must be driven by the expertise and insight of care workers, with their voices sitting at the heart of every conversation, every policy, and every decision that affects them.”
