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Carer

A carer supports people who need help with daily life - older people, disabled people or those who are unwell - with everything from washing and dressing to company and a listening ear. It is demanding but deeply meaningful work for people who are kind, patient and want to make a real difference.

Carer

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Nursing and Midwifery

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAYnot published
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.

The role

The work involves helping people wash, dress, eat, take medication and move around, as well as keeping them company and noticing when something is wrong. Compassion, patience and respect for people's dignity matter most, alongside the physical side of helping people move and the emotional side of supporting people through tough times.

Hours often include early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, the work can be physically and emotionally tiring, and pay commonly starts around the minimum wage. You may work in someone's home, a care home or in the community, and the relationships you build can be hugely rewarding.

You can usually start with no qualifications and full training on the job, often working towards a recognised care certificate or apprenticeship. By law you will need an enhanced DBS check because you work with vulnerable people, and the role can lead on to senior carer or nursing roles.

Daily responsibilities

  • Help people wash, dress and use the toilet
  • Prepare meals and help with eating
  • Support people to take their medication
  • Help people move safely around their home
  • Offer company and emotional support
  • Spot and report changes in health or wellbeing
  • Keep care notes and records up to date
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