Practice Interviews
With Practice Interviews we record a video of each of your interview answers,
and then we give you useful feedback about your answers and how you can improve them.
Practice interviews only take a few minutes, and they give you valuable feedback and suggestions for making the most of your job interviews.
You can take a practice interview for any job on jobsincare.com, or choose below from 18 recent practice interviews, with 190 questions, all based on real jobs.
Practice interviews only take a few minutes, and they give you valuable feedback and suggestions for making the most of your job interviews.
You can take a practice interview for any job on jobsincare.com, or choose below from 18 recent practice interviews, with 190 questions, all based on real jobs.
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2. How would you handle a situation where a service user refused to take their medication?
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5. How do you manage competing tasks on a shift (for example meals, medication rounds and personal care)?
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7. What would you do if you had a safeguarding concern about a service user?
6. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team in a care setting. How did you contribute and resolve any disagreements?
8. How do you ensure accurate record-keeping and maintain confidentiality of service users’ information?
4. Give an example of a time you provided emotional support or companionship to someone who was upset or anxious. What did you do and what was the outcome?
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2. How do you ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and human rights principles when planning care and restrictions of liberty for an inpatient?
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4. How would you approach facilitating a safe, planned admission or an early, supported discharge where there are delays due to commissioning or placement issues?
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10. Working in an inpatient unit can be highly pressured. Give an example of when you prioritised competing demands while maintaining quality of care. What did you learn?
7. How do you use evidence‑based principles to develop and evaluate specialised care programmes for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour?
9. The post will involve expanding the inpatient social work role across the Trust. How would you lead service development and gain buy‑in from colleagues and partner agencies?
6. Describe a time you managed a safeguarding concern for an inpatient with a learning disability. What steps did you take and how did you balance dignity, safety and confidentiality?
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2. Tell me about your experience of working in mental health services (as a worker, service user or carer). Please give an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.
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8. Give an example of effective multidisciplinary team working — how did you communicate information and ensure your input was integrated into a young person’s care plan?
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9. Safeguarding and child protection are critical in this setting. Describe an instance where you had safeguarding concerns and explain how you acted.
6. How do you promote recovery and encourage independence in young people with complex physical, cognitive or mental health needs?
10. How do you ensure accurate record‑keeping, maintain confidentiality and follow policies such as the Care Certificate, PAMOVA training and DBS requirements?
4. Describe a time when you de‑escalated challenging or aggressive behaviour. Which techniques did you use and what was the outcome?
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2. Give an example of a time when you supported someone to learn or improve a life skill (for example cooking, budgeting or personal care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
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7. How do you maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while still building trusting relationships with residents?
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10. Why do you want to work for Provide Care Solutions and how do our values of compassion and empowerment fit with your approach to care?
4. Describe how you would manage a disagreement or conflict between housemates in a supported living setting.
9. This role requires flexible day shifts and community-based support. Are you able to travel locally and do you have any restrictions on your right to work in the UK?
6. Tell me about a time you de‑escalated a situation involving challenging behaviour. Which strategies did you use and what did you learn?
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2. This is a relief role with flexible hours — how do you manage last‑minute shift changes while ensuring continuity of care for the people you support?
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7. This work can be emotionally demanding. How do you maintain your resilience and look after your own wellbeing?
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4. A service user becomes anxious and distressed in a busy community setting. How would you respond to keep them safe and calm?
5. How would you handle a situation where a person refuses personal care or an activity they usually enjoy, while respecting their choices and dignity?
9. Are you willing to complete our training, undertake an Enhanced DBS check (this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act), and declare any relevant convictions if required?
8. Thera is led by people with a learning disability — how would you actively promote independence and involve people in decisions about their lives?
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1. Tell us about your experience working in the drug and alcohol sector. What were your main responsibilities and what did you find most challenging?
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3. How would you approach offering BBV testing and explaining the results to a service user who is anxious or defensive?
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8. This role involves travelling between Carlisle, Penrith and outreach locations. How do you organise and prioritise your tasks across different sites?
9. Describe an occasion when you identified a safeguarding or clinical concern in a service user. What action did you take and what was the result?
8. This role involves travelling between Carlisle, Penrith and outreach locations. How do you organise and prioritise your tasks across different sites?
3. How would you approach offering BBV testing and explaining the results to a service user who is anxious or defensive?
Specialist Occupational Therapist: Paediatrics and Neonates | Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustatIMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
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2. How do you approach facilitating safe and timely discharge for infants, children or young people with complex needs? Give an example where your OT input directly influenced discharge planning.
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6. Tell us about a service evaluation, audit or quality improvement project you have led or contributed to. What methods did you use and what was the impact on practice or patient outcomes?
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8. The post may be rotational across sites. How would you manage continuity of care and maintain standards when working across multiple hospital sites?
10. Describe a situation where you disagreed with another professional about a child’s management. How did you handle it, and how would you escalate concerns if you believed patient safety was at risk?
4. Describe how you work within a multi‑disciplinary team on paediatric wards or PICU. Give an example where your collaboration improved patient care or rehabilitation.
5. This role includes supervising junior staff and students. How do you support their development, ensure clinical governance and manage performance concerns?
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2. How would you manage an acutely distressed or aggressive patient on the ward? Please give a specific example of de‑escalation or conflict‑resolution techniques you have used.
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9. What is your understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 in relation to the role of a Mental Health Care Assistant, and how would that influence your practice?
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6. How would you recognise and respond to a safeguarding concern? Please give an example if you have experience of this.
4. Describe the steps you would take when escorting a patient off the ward to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
7. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement a care plan — what was your role and how did you communicate with colleagues, patients and carers?
5. How do you ensure information is recorded accurately and on time in electronic patient records? Can you give an example when good documentation made a difference?
Health Care Support Worker | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation TrustatNorthern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust
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2. How would you support a patient with frailty who is confused or has dementia while encouraging their independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
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6. Tell me about a time you supported a clinician with a procedure. How did you prepare and what steps did you take to maintain patient safety?
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9. How do you cope with the emotional demands of caring for frail or very ill patients? Can you give an example of how you maintained your wellbeing while delivering good care?
4. Give an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. What was your role and how did you contribute?
8. Describe a situation where you identified a safeguarding concern. What actions did you take and why?
7. How do you ensure good infection control and general cleanliness on the ward? Give a specific example.
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2. How would you approach giving personal care to a client who feels embarrassed or anxious about being assisted?
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10. This role involves good timekeeping and record-keeping (care notes, travel logs, mileage). How do you stay organised and ensure accurate records when visiting multiple clients?
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6. Describe a time you dealt with an emergency or sudden change in a client’s condition while working alone. What did you do and what did you learn?
5. How do you ensure a client’s dignity and confidentiality are maintained while providing intimate care?
4. If you suspected a client was being neglected or abused, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
9. Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult conversation with a client’s family or another professional. How did you handle it?
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2. Understanding Policies: How do you ensure that security services comply with national guidance and legislation? Can you provide an example of how you've implemented such policies in the past?
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5. Service Delivery Monitoring: What strategies do you find effective for monitoring security service delivery against contract specifications? How do you handle situations where services fall short of expectations?
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6. Stakeholder Engagement: Describe a time when you had to liaise with senior or director-level staff regarding security matters. How did you ensure effective communication and convey the necessary information?
7. Adaptation of Strategy: The Trust has strategic plans and objectives. How have you adapted security services in line with an organisation’s strategic goals in your previous roles?
9. Training and Development: How do you ensure that your security team is well-trained and prepared to handle various security scenarios? What approaches have you found to be most effective in developing your team's skills?
8. Crisis Management: In your view, what are the key components of an effective crisis management strategy within a healthcare setting? Can you share an experience where you played a critical role in managing a security incident?
This practice interview includes questions like:
2. Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding concern. What steps did you take, who did you involve, and how did you record and follow up the concern?
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10. This role can be emotionally demanding. How do you maintain resilience and support your team’s wellbeing during challenging periods?
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4. Give an example of supporting a family with complex needs (for example parental mental health, substance misuse or domestic abuse). How did you balance child safety with supporting the parents?
5. How do you ensure confidential information is protected while still sharing relevant information with other professionals?
8. How do you manage and record risks in the home environment? Give an example where you amended a plan following a new risk.
6. Describe how you would promote equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice in a residential family setting. Can you give a concrete example?
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2. How do you keep accurate cleaning records and what systems or methods have you used to support audits and quality control?
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7. How do you ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and effectively, and how would you report faulty equipment or defects to the Operational Manager?
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9. Give an example of when you supported or trained a new colleague — what approach did you take to ensure they followed required cleaning standards and procedures?
10. This role requires reliability and sometimes flexibility with hours. How do you manage your time and attendance, and what would you do if you were running late or unable to come in?
6. Are you familiar with legionella flushing procedures and, if so, explain how you would carry out and record a flush safely; if not, how would you become competent in this task?
4. How do you follow and maintain the colour‑coding system for cleaning equipment, and what would you do if you were unsure which colours to use for a particular area?
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2. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail when preparing and handling patient records, consent forms and appointment lists?
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5. What steps do you take to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection (GDPR) in your day‑to‑day work?
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10. How would you support a child who is anxious about having a vaccination and reassure their parent/carer while keeping the session running to time?
7. How would you help implement infection‑prevention and safety measures during an immunisation session (for example on entry, during the session and after)?
4. This role involves working alongside nurses and HCAs — how do you typically contribute within a clinical team, and how do you handle differing priorities?
6. Are you confident driving to multiple school sites across the region and transporting equipment/vaccines? How do you plan journeys and manage time on the road?
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2. This role requires face‑to‑face and electronic screening in police custody. How do you ensure thorough, accurate screening under pressure, and what systems have you used previously?
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8. How have you supported people to access practical resources (benefits, housing, welfare rights) and what outcomes were achieved?
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5. How do you apply legislation and local policy (for example PACE) in your practice when working in custody? Can you give a concrete example?
4. You’re working in a custody suite and identify a 15‑year‑old who is intoxicated and expressing self‑harm thoughts. What immediate steps would you take and how would you manage safeguarding?
10. The role can be emotionally demanding and involves exposure to traumatic material. How do you manage your wellbeing and what support would you expect from your employer?
6. Tell me about a time when you had to manage a distressed or aggressive service user. How did you de‑escalate the situation while maintaining safety and dignity?
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2. Describe a time you undertook wound care or dressings in the community. What assessment and infection‑control steps did you take, and how did you document the episode? (Probe: dressing choice, escalation, and follow‑up.)
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8. Accurate record keeping and basic IT skills are essential. Which clinical systems have you used and how do you ensure entries are clear, contemporaneous and confidential? (Probe: examples of corrections or handing over notes.)
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10. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires a UK driving licence. Do you hold these (or are you willing to obtain them)? Also, what mandatory training have you completed recently that is relevant to this role? (Probe: safeguarding, basic life support, moving & handling, infection control.)
9. Working in people’s homes or care homes can be challenging. How do you build rapport quickly with patients and relatives, particularly when they are unwell or reluctant to accept care? (Probe: communication techniques, culturally sensitive care.)
7. Opportunistic health promotion is part of the role. Give an example of when you delivered brief health promotion or lifestyle advice in a clinical visit. How did you tailor it to the patient? (Probe: motivational approach, signposting.)
6. Caring for older or vulnerable patients can present safeguarding concerns. Tell me about a time you identified a safeguarding issue and the steps you took to raise or escalate it. (Probe: who you contacted, documentation.)
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2. Describe your recent care experience (at least six months): the types of clients you supported and the main duties you carried out.
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5. Tell me about a time you dealt with a medical or health emergency (for example a fall, seizure or sudden deterioration). What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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7. What is your approach to medication administration and record‑keeping to ensure safety and compliance?
4. Live‑in roles require balancing professional boundaries with being part of someone’s household. How would you manage those boundaries in practice?
9. We pride ourselves on person‑centred care and inclusivity. Can you give an example of how you’ve adapted support to respect a client’s cultural, religious or personal preferences?
10. This role involves travel across England and Scotland, occasional bank‑holiday work and a DBS/PVG check. Are you able to meet these practical requirements and provide references?
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2. How would you explain a change to a care routine to someone with hearing loss or memory problems?
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9. Give an example of when you worked with others to solve a problem or improve a client’s care.
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6. Tell me about a time a client refused care or became distressed. How did you respond?
8. If you were first on the scene after a client had a fall and was unconscious, what would you do?
7. How do you maintain a client’s dignity and confidentiality while providing personal care?
4. You have several calls across Sunderland and one visit is running late — how would you manage your time and keep colleagues and clients informed?