Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs are split into two sections: questions for job seekers and questions for employers.
FAQs FOR JOB SEEKERS
Q1: Is it free to create a Care Wizard candidate profile?
Yes. Creating a candidate profile on Care Wizard is free for job seekers. There are no registration fees, subscription charges, or hidden costs for candidates looking for care jobs.
A free Care Wizard profile allows you to search for adult social care jobs, apply for relevant vacancies, upload your CV, and receive job alerts from care employers.
Q2: How do I create my job seeker profile on Care Wizard?
To create your Care Wizard job seeker profile:
- Click on Login
- Select Need an account? Sign Up
- Choose Job seeker
- Add your name, email address, location, professional summary, CV, and password
- Click Register to create your profile
Once your profile is created, you can search for care jobs, apply for vacancies, and manage your applications from your dashboard
Q3: What types of care jobs are available on Care Wizard?
Care Wizard advertises a wide range of adult social care jobs across the UK, including;
- Care assistant jobs
- Senior care assistant jobs
- Support worker jobs
- Care management jobs
- Registered manager jobs
- Deputy manager jobs
- Nurse jobs in care settings
- Care home support roles
- Care home administration jobs
- Specialist care roles
- Complex care jobs
- Domiciliary care jobs
- Residential care jobs
The platform focuses on the health and social care sector, so job seekers can find relevant care vacancies without having to sift through unrelated roles.
Q4: How do I search for care jobs near me?
You can search for care jobs near you by using the job search bar on Care Wizard. Enter your preferred job title, skill, keyword, or location, then use the filters to narrow your results.
You can filter care jobs by:
- Job category
- Location
- Distance or radius
- Contract type
- Full-time or part-time roles
- Date posted
- Relevance
You can also search by specific care job titles, such as care assistant jobs near me, support worker jobs, registered manager jobs, or adult social care jobs in your area.
Q5: Can I upload my CV to Care Wizard?
Yes. Job seekers can upload a CV when creating their Care Wizard profile. Uploading your CV helps employers understand your experience, skills, qualifications, and suitability for care sector roles.
A stronger profile can make it easier for employers and recruiters to identify you for relevant care jobs.
Q6: How do I set up job alerts on Care Wizard?
Log in to your profile, navigate to the job alerts section at the bottom of the home page and fill in your details. You can sign up for free daily or weekly email updates whenever a new vacancy matching your criteria is posted
Q7: What qualifications do I need to apply for care jobs?
Qualification requirements depend on the role and the employer. Many entry-level care assistant and support worker jobs welcome aspirants with no previous care qualifications, especially if they have the right attitude, compassion, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
Some senior or specialist care roles may require experience, mandatory care training, the Care Certificate, or recognised health and social care qualifications.
For management roles, employers may ask for qualifications such as the Level 5 in Adult Care or the Level 5 in Residential Childcare.
Q8: Can Care Wizard help me progress my career in care?
Yes. Care Wizard is designed to support care professionals at different stages of their careers. You can use the platform to find your next role, explore progression routes, discover employer opportunities, and access useful care sector updates.
Whether you are starting as a care assistant, moving into senior care, or working towards a management role, Care Wizard helps you stay connected to opportunities in adult social care.
Q9: Why should job seekers use Care Wizard?
Job seekers should use Care Wizard because it focuses on care sector opportunities. Instead of searching through unrelated jobs, candidates can explore adult social care roles, upload their CV, build a profile, receive job alerts, and find employers looking for care professionals.
Care Wizard is useful for people starting a career in care, returning to the sector, changing roles, or progressing into senior and management positions.
FAQs FOR EMPLOYERS
Q1: How do I create an employer profile on Care Wizard?
To create your profile as an employer, follow these steps:
- Click on Post a Job
- Add your company or organisation details
- Choose the most suitable pricing plan
- Register your employer profile
- Submit your details for verification
- Once your employer account is approved, you can post care jobs, manage listings and promote your organisation to care professionals.
You can also go through our Job Posting Tutorial for a visual guide.
Q2: Who can advertise jobs on Care Wizard?
Care Wizard is suitable for employers and recruiters working in the UK adult social care sector, including:
- Care homes
- Residential care providers
- Domiciliary care agencies
- Supported living providers
- Complex care providers
- Recruitment agencies specialising in care
- Adult social care organisations
- Training and care sector organisations
The platform is designed specifically for care recruitment, so employers can reach candidates who are actively interested in health and social care roles.
Q3: How long does employer account verification take?
Employer account verification usually takes 24 to 48 hours. Once your account is approved, your employer profile can go live, and you can start posting care job vacancies.
Q4: How long will my job listing remain live?
The length of time your job listing stays live depends on the pricing plan you choose. Standard job listings usually remain live for 30 days, while some paid packages offer longer listing periods and extra visibility.
Employers can choose from different Care Wizard packages depending on how many vacancies they need to advertise and how much visibility they want.
Q5: What should I include in a care job advert?
A strong care job advert should include clear, useful information that helps candidates decide if the role is right for them. The most effective care job listings include:
- A clear job title
- The care setting, such as care home, domiciliary care, supported living, or complex care
- The location of the role
- Salary or hourly pay
- Working hours and contract type
- Required experience or qualifications
- Training and development opportunities
- Benefits
- Key responsibilities
- Information about your organisation’s values and culture
Clear job adverts usually attract more relevant candidates and reduce unsuitable applications.
You can download our job posting template and fill in your job offer to fast-track the process.
Q6: Can Care Wizard help care employers attract better candidates?
Yes. Care Wizard helps care employers reach candidates who are specifically looking for health and social care jobs. Unlike general job boards, Care Wizard focuses on the care sector, which means your vacancy is shown in a more relevant environment.
Employers can use Care Wizard to build their employer profile, advertise vacancies, promote their organisation, and connect with job seekers interested in care roles.
Q7: Does Care Wizard carry out DBS checks?
No. Care Wizard is a job advertising and candidate matching platform. We do not carry out DBS checks on behalf of employers.
However, candidate profiles may include information about DBS status, such as whether a candidate has an enhanced DBS certificate or is registered with the DBS Update Service. Employers remain responsible for completing safer recruitment checks, including DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks, and any other pre-employment requirements.
Q8: How is Care Wizard different from general job boards?
Care Wizard is different from general job boards because it is built specifically for the UK adult social care sector. General job boards often include thousands of unrelated roles across many industries, which can make it harder for care employers and care candidates to find each other.
Care Wizard focuses on care jobs, care employers, and care professionals. This makes the platform more relevant for care recruitment, care career progression, and adult social care workforce development.
Q9: Does Care Wizard offer care resources?
Yes, Care Wizard also provides access to useful care sector resources, including;
- Free factsheets, guides and checklists
- Blog posts, career information, CV support, and training-related resources
These resources are designed to support job seekers, care professionals, registered managers, and employers across the adult social care sector.
Q10: Can recruitment agencies use Care Wizard?
Yes. Recruitment agencies working with adult social care employers can use Care Wizard to advertise care vacancies and reach candidates interested in the care sector.
Care Wizard offers specific options for recruitment agencies that need to post multiple care jobs and promote vacancies to relevant candidates.
Q11: Why should care employers use Care Wizard?
Care employers should use Care Wizard because it is a specialist care job board focused on adult social care recruitment. It helps employers advertise vacancies in a relevant sector-specific space, rather than competing with unrelated jobs on general recruitment platforms.
Care Wizard can support recruitment for care assistants, support workers, senior carers, registered managers, nurses, care home staff, domiciliary care teams, and other adult social care roles.