How to become a Caretaker
Official title: Caretakers
Also called: Caretaker, Porter-caretaker, Caretaker's assistant, Care taker, Door keeper, Hall keeper, Camp warden, Court keeper, House keeper, Site manager, Site officer, Chapel keeper
Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.
Main tasks
- Locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times
- Supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises
- Controls heating, lighting and security systems
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs
- Checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning
How to become one
No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £28,950 a year The middle half earn £25,678 to £32,942.
- About 90,900 people work in this job now, and about 94,200 are projected by 2035. (+3.6%)
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Caretaker?
No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.
How much does a Caretaker earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £28,950 a year (Office for National Statistics). The middle half earn £25,678 to £32,942.
Is a Caretaker a growing career in the UK?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 90,900 to about 94,200 people (Department for Education).
Do you need a degree to become a Caretaker?
Usually not. Only 19% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Department for Education: Skills Imperative 2035: employment projections by occupation (2021 to 2035 (Warwick IER / Cambridge Econometrics)), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03