You take care Working in the care industry makes for a rewarding and flexible career. Here's what you need to know C areer opportunities in the UK's care industry are set to soar. Official figures estimate that the number of paid social adult-care roles could increase from the current 1.52 million to between 1.82 and 2.34 million by 2025, a rise of between 20% and 54%. Attracting, recruiting and retaining new employees in the sector will become more important than ever as the UK population gets older. The number of people aged over 85 has increased by 202 /// JOBS & CAREERS almost one-third over the past decade. Currently 18% of the population is aged 65 or over and 2.4% is aged 85 and over, and it's predicted that figure will more than double in the next two decades. It's not just the elderly that need care, though. Read on to discover more about job opportunities in the care industry. Getting started A good way to discover whether working in care is right for you is to volunteer. This will also give you valuable experience when it comes to applying for jobs. Get