Employer guide
Hire care assistants for care homes & domiciliary care
Recruit care assistants without per-listing Reed fees. DBS, compliance and AI matching included.
How to hire care assistants
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Write a clear job ad with hourly rate, shift pattern and care setting
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Post with DBS enhanced requirement and skills tags (dementia, manual handling)
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Receive applications with AI match scores — review top candidates first
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Onboard with right-to-work and DBS checks per CQC requirements
Tips for better results
- ✓Show hourly pay — care assistants compare rates before applying
- ✓Highlight training provided and career progression to Band 3/4 HCA
- ✓Use job alerts to reach passive candidates in your city
- ✓Bulk upload multiple roles if hiring across several homes
Cost comparison
Reed charges £100+ per listing. Three care assistant roles = £300+. Recruitment Site Growth covers unlimited posts for £249/mo.