Become a care home worker

Care home workers help adults live safely, comfortably and with dignity in a residential care setting.

Do you have a kind nature and enjoy helping others feel safe and valued? Are you looking for work you can feel proud of at the end of each day?

A career in a care home could be right for you.

Working in a care home

Working in a care home means supporting people with both physical and emotional needs. You help people live full and dignified lives in a supportive community.

You get to know the people you support, including their lives, families, and interests. You help people maintain independence, reach personal goals and feel at home.

Care homes support both younger adults under 65 and older adults aged 65 and over. Each person has their own needs and circumstances.

Care homes provide support 24 hours a day. Many employers offer different shift patterns to fit around your life.

You receive a full induction when you start, with ongoing training to help you grow in confidence and skills.

Is this role right for you?

You do not need to be perfect — you just need to care. What matters most are your values and how you treat people.

What you’ll do in this role

You support people with everyday life in a care home. Your work depends on each person’s needs.

This may include:

supporting daily routines and personal care
helping people communicate and feel understood
supporting people to stay active and take part in everyday activities
helping people build independence and confidence

Support may involve working with younger or older adults. Some people may have disabilities or long‑term conditions.

Training is provided to help you understand people’s needs.

Why work in a care home?

Benefits vary by employer, but many roles offer:

competitive hourly pay, with chances to earn more over time
flexible working patterns to fit around your life
paid training and ongoing support
employee discounts and other benefits
opportunities to progress and develop your career

Most importantly, your work can make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

Find care home roles near you

We work with trusted care home providers across Nottinghamshire.

Choose care homes and roles you want to explore:

Hear from care home workers

These videos show care home workers talking about their jobs and the difference they make by supporting people in a care home.

Working with younger adults: Mark, John and Spencer

Mark, John and Spencer talk about how they started working in care, supporting young adults to build independence and take part in everyday life. [4 minutes, YouTube]

Working with older adults: Emma and Stacey

Emma and Stacey talk about how they started working in care, supporting older adults with daily care, rehabilitation and companionship in a care home. [2 minutes, YouTube]