To become a carer for the elderly in the UK, you can start by doing some volunteering work with an organization that supports vulnerable people. This will give you valuable experience and skills. Alternatively, you can directly apply for a carer job and receive training on the job.

Care workers for the elderly in the UK provide personal care such as showering, bathing, shaving, and oral hygiene. They also assist with mobility issues and transfers using appropriate equipment. Care workers prepare daily meals and provide support with feeding and hydration. Additionally, they support and administer medication according to the company's policies and procedures.

To be a Care worker in the UK, there are no specific qualifications required. However, having some GCSEs, particularly in English and maths, or their equivalent, can be beneficial. For an intermediate apprenticeship, it may help to have some GCSEs, and for an advanced apprenticeship, it is typically required to have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths.

The skills required for a senior care worker in the UK include being thorough and paying attention to detail, having sensitivity and understanding, possessing customer service skills, being patient and able to remain calm in stressful situations, having the ability to work well with others and on your own, having excellent verbal communication skills, and having business management skills.