CV Examples by Role

Browse real CV examples written for specific UK roles, not a single generic template stretched to fit every job. Each CV example on this page includes a full sample CV you can read in full, plus a free, editable Word template so you can adapt it quickly with your own details — no sign-up or email address required.

Most CV advice online is written for office or corporate roles and doesn't translate well to care, healthcare or education settings, where employers screen for very different things. These CV examples are built specifically for those sectors, with a breakdown of exactly why each one works.

What Makes a CV Work in Care, Healthcare and Education

Recruiters in care, healthcare and education sectors read CVs differently from recruiters in most other industries. A hiring manager at a care home or a school is usually screening for safety, reliability and genuine suitability for working closely with vulnerable people, not just a list of past job titles. That means the strongest CVs in these sectors share a few traits that generic CV advice often misses entirely.

First, they state safeguarding and compliance information clearly and early — an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training, or relevant certificates aren't afterthoughts, they're often the first thing a recruiter checks for before reading the rest of the CV at all. Second, they use specific, real examples rather than generic soft-skill claims: "supported a resident through a difficult transition" says far more than "caring and patient." Third, they're honest about the level of responsibility actually held — overstating clinical or educational responsibility is easy to spot and damages trust immediately.

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How to Choose the Right CV Example

CV examples are most useful when they're close to your own target role, but the underlying structure of a strong CV is similar across sectors. If you don't see your exact job title listed yet, start with the CV example closest to your field — care, healthcare or education — and adapt the structure, even if some of the specific detail doesn't match.

Match the setting, not just the job title

A care assistant CV example written for residential care still applies well to domiciliary or hospital-based care work, since the core skills — personal care, reliability, communication — overlap heavily. Focus on adapting the specific duties and qualifications rather than starting from scratch.

Use the "why this works" breakdown on every page

Each CV example on this site includes an explanation of why specific choices were made — why the personal statement is phrased a certain way, why certain details appear early rather than late. Reading this alongside the sample itself will help far more than copying the wording directly.

Where to Find Jobs to Apply For

Once your CV is ready, these are reliable places to search for roles in the sectors we cover:

• NHS Jobs — the official job site for NHS vacancies across England, including healthcare assistant and support worker roles.
• GOV.UK Find a Job — the UK government's official job search service, covering all sectors.
• Skills for Care — the strategic workforce body for adult social care in England, with guidance on care sector careers and training.
• Get Into Teaching (Department for Education) — official guidance on teaching assistant and education support roles in England.

CV Examples FAQs

Do I have to use these CV examples word for word?

No — they're designed to show you a structure and approach, not to be copied verbatim. Use the downloadable template and replace the placeholder text with your own genuine experience.

Will more CV examples be added?

Yes. More role-specific CV examples are added regularly. Looking for a role you don't see here? Let us know and we'll aim to cover it.

Should my CV be one page or two?

For most care, healthcare support and teaching assistant roles, one page is sufficient, especially earlier in your career. Two pages is acceptable once you have several years of relevant experience across more than one employer, but padding a one-page CV out to two rarely helps.

Do I need a different CV for every application?

You don't need to rewrite your CV from scratch each time, but it's worth adjusting the personal statement and reordering a few bullet points to reflect the specific job advert's wording. A CV that visibly echoes the language of the advert tends to get shortlisted more often than one sent out unchanged to every vacancy.

A Quick Checklist Before You Apply

• Does your personal statement name the specific role and setting, not just a general career summary?
• Have you listed your DBS status, safeguarding training or equivalent certificates clearly?
• Does your work experience use specific, real examples rather than generic adjectives?
• Have you checked the CV against the exact job advert you're applying to, not just the general role title?
• Is your contact information current, and have you saved the file with a sensible name (for example, "Jane Mitchell CV.docx")?