Can as a 17 years old work in in a care home under an agency?

The simple answer is no, you cannot work in a care home under an agency at the age of 17. In the UK, the legal age for working in a care home is 18. This is because the work can be demanding and challenging, and therefore, the government has put in place this regulation to protect young people from being put in a position where they may be overworked or taken advantage of.

There are exceptions to this rule, however, and you may be able to work in a care home under an agency if you are over the age of 16 and have a disability that makes it impossible for you to work full-time. If you think you may fall into this category, you should speak to your local authority or the care home you are interested in working at to find out more.