The Support Worker Fit Checklist

20 questions to ask before you say yes to a support worker — so you stop settling, and start matching. The exact checklist we use at Support Match when we shortlist workers.

What's inside

• Personality & Communication — 4 questions to see if they actually connect
• Interests & Lifestyle Match — the “glue” that makes matches last
• Experience & Capability — the questions families are too polite to ask
• Practical Fit — logistics that quietly break great matches
• Red Flags to Watch For — 4 signs that should stop you in your tracks
• A simple scoring guide: when to say yes, push back, or walk away