Care & support work CV guide
Background checks (e.g. DBS, Working with Children Check, NDIS screening) are often required; list yours and the date. Show the people you supported (age group, needs) and personal-care, medication or moving-and-handling training.
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Recommended |
| Checks & certificates | Recommended |
| Skills | Recommended |
| Training | Recommended |
| References | Recommended |
Key facts
- In the United Kingdom, work with children or vulnerable adults usually needs a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own schemes. Source: gov.uk
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- Background checks (e.g. DBS, Working with Children Check, NDIS screening) are often required; list yours and the date.
- Show the people you supported (age group, needs) and personal-care, medication or moving-and-handling training.
- Reliability matters: mention shift patterns and a driving licence if you have one.
Registration by country
Regulated jobs need the local registration or licence on the CV, or a note that the application is in progress. Confirm current requirements with the regulator.
| Country | Registration or licence |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Enhanced DBS check (PVG in Scotland, Access NI in Northern Ireland) and Care Certificate; registration is compulsory with the SSSC (Scotland), Social Care Wales or NISCC (Northern Ireland) |
| United States | State CNA / HHA certification and background check |
| Canada | Vulnerable sector check; PSW certificate |
| Australia | NDIS Worker Screening Check and police check |
| New Zealand | Police vetting |
| Ireland | Garda vetting; QQI Level 5 healthcare |
| Germany | Erweitertes Führungszeugnis |
Care worker CVs by country
- Care worker CV for the United Kingdom
- Care worker CV for the United States
- Care worker CV for Canada
- Care worker CV for Australia
- Care worker CV for New Zealand
- Care worker CV for Ireland
- Care worker CV for Germany
- Care worker CV for Austria
- Care worker CV for Switzerland
- Care worker CV for the Netherlands
- Care worker CV for France
- Care worker CV for Sweden
- Care worker CV for Norway
- Care worker CV for the United Arab Emirates
- Care worker CV for Saudi Arabia
- Care worker CV for Qatar
- Care worker CV for Kuwait
- Care worker CV for Oman
- Care worker CV for Singapore
- Care worker CV for Japan
Questions
What should a care worker CV include?
A care worker CV needs your contact details, experience, and usually profile, education, checks and certificates, skills, training and references. Lead with what employers in this field check first, and back it up with specific examples. Background checks (e.g. DBS, Working with Children Check, NDIS screening) are often required; list yours and the date. The CV Atlas readiness check flags anything this field expects that your CV is missing.
What order should the sections of a care worker CV be in?
Use this order for a care worker CV: Profile, Experience, Education, Checks & certificates, Skills, Training and References. Put the most important evidence for this field near the top, and list entries within each section with the most recent first. Contact details and your name always come first, in the header. Some countries change the order, for example Japan lists history oldest first, and CV Atlas applies that automatically.
How long should a care worker CV be?
It depends on the country more than the job. A care worker CV in the United States should be 1–2 pages; in the United Kingdom, 2 pages; in Australia, 2–4 pages. Keep recent roles detailed and older ones brief, so your strongest evidence sits on the first page. Pick your target country in CV Atlas and it applies the local length and paper size.
Do care workers need to put their registration on their CV?
Yes. Care workers should show background checks and care certificates you hold (with dates) near the top of the CV, in its own section, with the registering body and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress” so employers can see where you stand. The body depends on the country. Confirm current requirements with the regulator before applying; CV Atlas names the usual body for the main destination countries.
How do I make a care worker CV stand out?
Show the people you supported (age group, needs) and personal-care, medication or moving-and-handling training. Reliability matters: mention shift patterns and a driving licence if you have one. Be specific: name the systems, settings and results, start each bullet with a verb, and keep it to one line where you can. Show the scale of your work with numbers where it helps. Many jobs in this field ask for a driving licence, so add yours if you have one.
Which jobs does the care worker CV guide cover?
This guide covers 23 job titles, including Care worker / caregiver, Healthcare assistant, Nursing assistant, Home care aide, Support worker, Personal care assistant, Senior carer and Care home manager. They share the same CV structure and checks. If your exact title is not listed, type it into CV Atlas and pick the closest field. Country rules such as photos, length and references are added on top when you choose where you are applying.
Jobs this guide covers
Care worker / caregiver · Healthcare assistant · Nursing assistant (CNA) · Home care aide · Support worker (disability) · Personal care assistant · Senior carer · Care home manager · Activities coordinator · Mental health support worker · Residential child care worker · Hospital porter · Patient transport driver · Live-in carer · Medical receptionist · Ward clerk · Medical secretary · Clinical coder · Community health worker · Home help · Ambulance care assistant · Medical assistant · Medical records technician
Country guides
Photo, date of birth, length and paper size change by country. Start with United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, or see all 200 countries.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.