Pay Transparency
Care Pay & Rate Guide
Honest, upfront pay information for care professionals in Northamptonshire. See typical hourly rates by role, understand night and weekend premiums, and estimate your weekly take-home with our calculator.
What can you earn in care?
We believe in pay transparency. Below are the typical hourly rates we pay our workers across Northamptonshire in 2026 — including all nursing fields (RGN, RMN, RNLD and community), healthcare assistants and support workers. Your exact rate depends on the role, your experience, and the shift — but we'll always confirm it in writing before you accept any work.
| Role | Standard /hr | Night /hr | Weekend /hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare AssistantPersonal care & support | £12–14 | £15–17.50 | £13.80–16.10 |
| Senior HCA / Team LeaderNVQ 3 or experienced | £14–16 | £17.50–20 | £16.10–18.40 |
| Support WorkerLearning disabilities / community | £13–15 | £16.25–18.75 | £14.95–17.25 |
| Mental Health Support WorkerOur specialist area | £14–16 | £17.50–20 | £16.10–18.40 |
| Registered Nurse — Adult (RGN)NMC registered · general nursing | £35–42 | £43.75–52.50 | £40.25–48.30 |
| Registered Nurse — Mental Health (RMN)NMC registered · our specialism | £36–44 | £45–55 | £41.40–50.60 |
| Registered Nurse — Learning Disability (RNLD)NMC registered · specialist settings | £35–43 | £43.75–53.75 | £40.25–49.45 |
| Community / District NurseNMC registered · home visits & domiciliary | £33–40 | £41.25–50 | £37.95–46 |
| Night rate = +25% (shifts starting 22:00–06:00). Weekend rate = +15% (Saturday & Sunday). Bank holidays attract a higher premium, agreed in advance. | |||
Weekly Pay Calculator
Estimate your gross weekly earnings. Adjust the role, hours and shift type below.
Estimated gross weekly pay
£481
≈ £25,012 per year
Hourly rate£13.00
Hours per week37
Shift upliftNone
For registered nurses: rates reflect NMC registration, revalidation status and clinical experience. Nurses with specialist skills (e.g. PICU, IV therapy, complex needs) or extensive experience may attract rates at the higher end or above the ranges shown. All nurse rates are agreed in writing before placement and confirmed with a rate confirmation letter.
Please note: These figures are indicative gross rates for guidance only, based on typical Giusto Care Recruitment rates in 2026. They are not a guarantee of pay or hours. Actual rates vary by client, role and shift, and are always confirmed in writing before an assignment. As a self-employed worker or umbrella employee you are responsible for your own tax and National Insurance — the calculator shows gross (pre-tax) figures. We are not financial advisors; please seek independent advice on your tax position.