CVs and applications
Show your transferable skills clearly and tailor applications to care employers and the role you want.
Recruitment Support
Finding the right healthcare professionals shouldn't be a challenge. The North Central London Health and Social Care Academy connects employers with a ready pool of skilled local candidates across Barnet, Enfield, Camden, Haringey and Islington – making recruitment truly carefree.
Free local employment support
Start your career in care with support from your local team
Live in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington? Your borough's employment support team can help you prepare for work, build confidence and apply for opportunities. Tell your adviser that you want to work in the care sector, and use Proud to Care North London to explore careers and current vacancies.
- One-to-one guidance
- CV and application support
- Help to find jobs and training
Practical help at every step
You do not have to navigate your job search alone
Depending on your circumstances and local service, an employment adviser can help you move from thinking about care to making a confident application.
Finding the right pathway
Explore suitable entry-level roles, apprenticeships, training and opportunities that match your goals.
Interview preparation
Practise explaining why you want to work in care and how your values, experience and strengths fit the role.
Local opportunities
Connect with local vacancies and employers, then use the Proud to Care jobs board to widen your search.
Training and confidence
Identify skills gaps, find relevant learning and build the confidence to take your next step.
Overcoming barriers
Discuss practical issues that may be affecting work, with referrals or specialist support where available.
New to care? Your existing skills still count.
Experience from customer service, hospitality, volunteering, community work or supporting family and friends may demonstrate communication, patience, reliability and compassion. Your adviser can help you present those strengths to employers.
North Central London services
Find your local employment support team
Select the service for the borough where you live. When you make contact, say that you are interested in a career in adult social care or the wider care sector.
BA
Barnet
BOOST
BOOST is Barnet's employment and skills service, helping local people overcome barriers, prepare for work and move into sustainable employment.
Ask for: support to identify suitable care roles and prepare applications for local care employers.
- Confidence building and identifying your skills
- CV creation, job searching and applications
- Interview preparation and access to training
CA
Camden
Good Work Camden
Good Work Camden offers free employment support for Camden residents looking for a new job, better-paid work or a training opportunity.
Ask for: help tailoring your CV and application to care assistant, support worker or other care roles.
- Employment information, advice and guidance
- Help with CVs, applications and interviews
- Careers guidance, training and specialist support
Appointments can be offered in person, by phone or by video call.
EN
Enfield
STEP Employment Support
STEP offers eligible Enfield residents aged 16 and over personalised, one-to-one support to overcome barriers and move towards employment.
Ask for: local care vacancies, relevant training and practical help preparing for applications.
- CV, interview and job-search support
- Access to local vacancies and training
- Digital skills and some practical support
HA
Haringey
Haringey Works
Haringey Works helps Haringey residents find sustainable employment, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Ask for: help finding care opportunities and practising strong answers for values-based interviews.
- Information, advice and employment guidance
- CV, application and interview preparation
- Access to local jobs, apprenticeships and training
IS
Islington
Islington Working
Islington Working supports residents who are out of work or in low-paid work to access employment support and find jobs, apprenticeships or training. Its health and social care resource hub works with local NHS and social care employers to promote entry-level roles.
Ask for: the health and social care team and support to explore entry-level roles in care.
- Employment coaching, CV support and interview practice
- Local jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities
- Health and social care pathways and entry-level vacancies
Is a health condition or disability affecting work?
WorkWell North Central London is a free service for people aged over 16 who live in, or are registered with a GP in, Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. It offers work and health support to help people find, remain in or return to suitable employment.
Explore the sector
A career in care can begin in many different roles
Opportunities and requirements vary by employer. Your employment adviser can help you explore which route fits your skills, interests and circumstances.
Care assistant
Provide practical and personal support to help people live well.
Support worker
Help people build independence, confidence and everyday skills.
Home care worker
Support people in their own homes and local communities.
Activities coordinator
Plan engaging activities that support wellbeing and connection.
Care administrator
Keep services organised through communication, records and coordination.
Care coordinator
Help organise support so people receive the right care at the right time.
Not sure what to say when you contact the team?
“I live in [your borough] and would like support to start or return to work in the care sector. Please help me explore suitable roles, training and applications.”
Ready to take your next step into care?
Contact your local employment team for personalised support, then explore live opportunities and career pathways with Proud to Care North London.
Employment support services have their own eligibility criteria and cannot guarantee a job. Check the linked official service pages for current details before applying.