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Community Support Worker

£14.68 - £20.91FlexiblePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 14 April 2026

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated carers to join our domiciliary care team. To provide high quality , person centred support to our clients, in their own home, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and wellbeing. Candidates must be empathic, patient, reliable, and have strong communication skills. Previous experience in health and social care is preferred. To apply, please send your CV to admin@1stcare.im with a cover letter.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi22%
AI exposure (AIOE)i38%

Most core tasks require physical presence, empathy, and real-world judgment, making full automation unlikely in the next decade. However, routine elements like record-keeping and medication logging are increasingly supported or partially automated by digital tools, raising AI exposure for documentation and communication tasks.

Task analysis

  • Provide personal care and support to clients in their own homes, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility.
  • Monitor clients’ wellbeing and report any changes in health or behaviour to supervisors or healthcare professionals.
  • Promote independence by encouraging clients to participate in daily activities and make their own choices.
  • Administer basic medication as directed and record administration details.
  • Maintain accurate daily records of care provided and client progress.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
  • Follow health and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for clients and yourself.
  • Support clients with meal preparation and household tasks as needed.

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: 16 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 digital tools for faster, accurate record-keeping
  • Leverage apps for medication reminders and logging
  • Practise video call communication for remote updates

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
32%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyCare management apps

Automate record-keeping and medication tracking

🤖 AI AgentVoice-to-text tools

Speed up daily care documentation

Recommendation

Augment role

Human presence essential; digital tools can streamline admin and reporting

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate routine reporting and notifications

Copilot for Word

Draft and summarise care notes efficiently

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate care with families and professionals

Key Skills

Personal Care AssistanceAdvancedHealth and SafetyIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedActive ListeningAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateCustomer and Personal ServiceAdvancedSafeguardingIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateEmpathyAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Health and Safety ProceduresSocial Care ManagementClient Service and Relationship ManagementConfidentiality and Data ProtectionReporting and DocumentationCare Home OperationsPsychology and Human Behavior

Alternative Career Paths

Senior Support Worker90% match

Supervise and mentor junior carers, coordinate care plans, and liaise with healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Assistant85% match

Provide direct care and support in clinical or residential settings under the supervision of nursing staff.

Care Coordinator80% match

Organize and oversee care schedules, liaise with families, and ensure quality standards are met.

Support Worker (Mental Health)75% match

Specialize in supporting clients with mental health needs in community or residential settings.

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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