Social care / Care homes
Care Assistant CV example (UK)
A care home care assistant CV built around the Care Certificate, person-centred care and the DBS check every care employer asks about.
Example CV profile
Kind, dependable care assistant with experience in a [residential / nursing] care home supporting older people, including residents living with dementia. Holds the Care Certificate and an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and is happy to work days, nights and weekends.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Care Certificate
- Person-centred care plans
- Personal care with dignity
- Dementia care & distressed behaviour
- Safe moving & handling (hoists, slide sheets)
- Medication prompting (where trained)
- Digital care records (e.g. Nourish, PCS)
- Safeguarding adults
Example experience bullet points
- Supported [n] residents per shift with washing, dressing, continence care and meals, following each person's care plan and preferences.
- Used hoists and slide sheets safely after moving and handling training, with no handling incidents recorded.
- Recorded food and fluid intake, repositioning and changes in mood on the digital care system, so the nurse in charge could act early.
- Planned small activities with residents, such as music sessions and reminiscence, and shared what worked at handover.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Care Certificate – employer, year
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Care (if held or in progress)
- Moving and handling, safeguarding, first aid and infection control training – year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
care assistant · Care Certificate · person-centred care · personal care · dementia · moving and handling · safeguarding · DBS · care plans
Tips for a care assistant CV
- Say whether you've worked in residential, nursing or dementia-specialist homes. The routines differ.
- List mandatory training with dates; care homes have to keep it current, so it saves them time.
- Give the shifts you can do. Night and weekend availability is often decisive.
- If you're new to care, lead with caring for a relative, volunteering or customer service, and say so honestly.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Do I need experience to be a care assistant?
Often not. Many care homes recruit people without experience and train them through the Care Certificate. Show the values they look for (patience, reliability, respect) with real examples.
Should I mention my DBS on my CV?
Yes, if you have a current enhanced DBS. Say whether it's on the DBS Update Service, which lets a new employer check it online with your permission.
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