A study is examining the use of artificial intelligence to assess care workers during the hiring process. Researchers are looking at whether AI systems can identify candidates who are well suited to caring roles. The technology is being used to screen applicants and support recruitment decisions.

The study focuses on how AI tools measure skills and personal qualities linked to care work. These may include communication, empathy and decision-making. The aim is to understand whether automated systems can reliably judge traits that are important in caring professions.

The use of AI in recruitment is growing across different sectors. In social care, employers face ongoing staffing pressures. The research explores whether technology can assist in selecting suitable workers, and whether a machine-based assessment can match human judgement in this field.