Supporting Statement for a Care Assistant
Care assistant roles are shortlisted on care values, experience of personal care, communication, safety and reliability. Many employers welcome people new to care, so transferable experience counts, as long as you give a real example of it.
Criteria you will usually see, and the evidence for each
Typical of care homes and home care adverts; always work from the person specification of the job you apply for.
| Criterion | What counts as evidence |
|---|---|
| Caring and respectful approach | A moment where you protected someone's dignity or choice. |
| Experience of personal care (desirable for new starters) | Paid, family or volunteering experience, described specifically. |
| Communication with residents and families | A conversation that reassured someone or solved a problem. |
| Following care plans and recording care | How you use care plans and what you write down. |
| Health and safety, moving and handling | Training, and how you apply it. |
| Reliability and flexibility | One line on attendance and the shifts you can work. |
Example: one criterion done well
When I cared for my grandmother after her stroke, she found it upsetting to be helped with washing. I asked her how she would like it done, kept her covered with a towel, and let her do as much as she could herself, even when it took longer. She told the district nurse that she felt more like herself again.
Why it works: A family caring example is valid evidence when it shows the values the role needs, with a specific action and its effect.
Written by us to show what evidence looks like. Panels want your own experience, in your own words.
Tips
- New to care? Say so, then show the values through examples from life or other work.
- Avoid clichés like "I am a caring person" on their own.
- Keep it to one or two pages.