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Community Support Worker

FlexiblePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 26 March 2026

Job Description

LV Home Care are looking for Community Support Workers to join our dedicated team in the Isle of Man to provide high quality domiciliary care for our clients. We have a number of positions available, offering both full and part time hours across all areas of the Isle of Man. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, respectful, honest and caring support workers with good communication and interpersonal skills. As a support worker you will support our clients in their own homes, assisting them with a variety of tasks such as personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, light household tasks, accompanying them to their appointments and shopping, welfare checks and companionship. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of person-centred care and striving for excellence to enrich the lives of our clients. Qualifications and experience are preferred but not essential as full training will be given. Applicants must hold a full driver's licence and have access to their own vehicle. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role which will be processed by LV once the position is offered. Competitive rates of pay, 4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) and mileage pay on top of hourly rate. You will always have the support of the management team 24/7. Successful applicants for permanent full or part time roles will be entitled to a sign¬ on bonus and will also be eligible to join the Company Pension Scheme and Health Plan subject to successful completion of probationary period. At LV we work to empower our employees, so that they can achieve more. We ensure they have the freedom and resources to help them make a difference in the care industry. Come and join our very supportive and friendly team. To apply for a position, please send your CV to homecareteam@lv.care or if you would like to have an informal chat about employment opportunities, please telephone 01624 855382 (all Island) or 07624 492084 (North).

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi22%
AI exposure (AIOE)i35%

Most core tasks—personal care, companionship, and client support—require physical presence, empathy, and real-time judgment, making them resistant to automation. Some routine elements, like documentation and light cleaning, can be augmented or partially automated with digital tools, but the role remains fundamentally human-centered. GenAI tools can assist with record-keeping and communication, but cannot replace the essential interpersonal and caregiving aspects.

Task analysis

  • Assist clients with personal care tasks (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting) in their homes.
  • Administer prescribed medication to clients according to care plans.
  • Prepare meals and assist clients with eating as needed.
  • Perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying client living spaces.
  • Accompany clients to appointments, shopping, and community activities.
  • Conduct welfare checks and provide companionship to reduce social isolation.
  • Document care provided and report on client wellbeing to management.
  • Monitor and report any changes in client health or circumstances to supervisors.
  • Follow health and safety protocols, including infection control and manual handling procedures.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 6145Care workers and home carers
O*NET: 39-9021.00
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use mobile apps for efficient care documentation
  • Leverage AI chatbots for scheduling and reminders
  • Adopt digital tools for medication tracking and reporting

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
30%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyCare management apps

Streamline documentation and task scheduling for staff

🤖 AI AgentAI-powered reporting tools

Automate health status updates and alerts

🔀 RestructureHybrid care teams

Combine digital support with in-person care delivery

Recommendation

Augment role

Role is human-centred; digital tools can enhance efficiency and reporting

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Assist with care documentation and reporting

Power Automate

Automate routine task reminders and updates

Microsoft Teams

Enable real-time communication between care staff

Key Skills

Personal Care AssistanceAdvancedMedication ManagementIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedDrivingIntermediateActive ListeningAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateCompanionshipAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Healthcare OperationsHealth and Safety ProceduresClient Service and Relationship ManagementConfidentiality and Data ProtectionSocial Care ManagementAdministrative ProceduresPsychology and Human Behavior

Alternative Career Paths

Senior Care Coordinator85% match

Oversees care plans and supervises support workers in a domiciliary or residential care setting.

Healthcare Assistant (Hospital)80% match

Provides direct care and support to patients in a hospital environment.

Support Worker (Mental Health)75% match

Assists clients with mental health needs in the community or supported living.

Care Home Team Leader78% match

Leads a team of care staff in a residential care home, ensuring quality and compliance.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Classic Auto. Risk

74%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

2/5

Some prep

O*NET Median Salary

£19k

US ref. $24k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Personal Care and Service

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