Show them you'd be a brilliant carer.
Care homes and home care providers look for kindness, reliability and good judgement. Rehearse the real questions out loud and get feedback on every answer.
- Dignity and person-centred care
- Spotting and reporting safeguarding concerns
- Reliability, patience and teamwork
Questions the panel will ask
- 01Why do you want to work in care?
- 02How would you help someone keep their dignity during personal care?
- 03What would you do if you suspected a resident was being harmed?
- 04How would you support someone who is upset or confused?
- 05Tell me about a time you went the extra mile for someone.
Plus follow-ups on anything vague, then a scored debrief, video replay and STAR coaching.
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