Social care
Support Worker CV example (UK)
A UK support worker CV for adult social care, supported living and learning disability services, built around person-centred care and safeguarding.
Example CV profile
Compassionate support worker experienced in supported living for adults with learning disabilities. Confident with personal care, medication support and positive behaviour support, and focused on helping people live as independently as possible.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Person-centred support planning
- Personal care
- Medication support (to policy)
- Positive behaviour support
- Safeguarding adults
- Accurate record keeping
- Moving and handling
- Care Certificate (if completed)
Example experience bullet points
- Supported individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting and travel, following their support plans.
- Administered and recorded medication in line with the service's medication policy.
- Recognised and reported safeguarding concerns promptly to the manager on duty.
- Wrote clear daily notes and incident reports for the staff team and families.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Care Certificate – year (if completed)
- Level 2/3 Diploma in Adult Care – if held
- Mandatory training: safeguarding, moving and handling, first aid
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
person-centred care · safeguarding · personal care · medication · support plans · care certificate · record keeping
Tips for a support worker CV
- Lead with the client groups and settings you've worked with, such as learning disability, dementia or mental health.
- Name your training. Care Certificate, safeguarding and medication training are often essential criteria.
- Mention a full UK driving licence only if you hold one and the advert asks for it.
- Use the employer's values words, like 'dignity', 'choice' and 'independence', where your examples genuinely show them.
Pay varies by employer, region and shift pattern. Check the advert for the hourly rate and any enhancements. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
Can I get a support worker job with no experience?
Yes, many employers train new starters through the Care Certificate. Show transferable experience such as caring for family, volunteering or customer service, and explain why you want to work in care.
Should I list mandatory training on my CV?
Yes. Briefly list completed training with the year, because employers often need it for compliance.
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