£11,960 Average salary at age 20
£19,240 Average Salary
14 Average hours per week

Description

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children with disability between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Main Tasks

  • Transports clients safely and securely between approved destinations;
  • Supports and secures chair bound clients;
  • Organises toilet and meal stops, as appropriate;
  • Supervises contact between parents and separated children;
  • Communicates with colleagues and maintains accurate records;
  • Supervises and accompanies children who are taking part in a theatrical, television or film production.

Qualifications

There are no formal qualifications, other than a clean driving licence with the appropriate classification for those who are driving in addition to escorting. CRB checks are mandatory for those working with vulnerable adults and/or children.

UK Prospects

20300 Workforce Size
5.40% Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
2570 Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027

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