Care-Assistants for hire in Barnsley

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    3,180

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Leadership4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Master's degree20%
    Vocational or technical training15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    3-5 years14%
    6-10 years26%
  • Current company

    Wood Care Group
    Anchor Hanover Group
    Apollo home health care agency
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years50%

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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Barnsley: £26,126 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£32,279 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Care Assistant

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresEnd-Of-Life CareNVQChildcareHospice Care+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServicePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceFood HygieneFood Safety
  • Care Assistant

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild Safeguarding+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTeachingHealthcare ExperienceCare ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Children’s Residential Support Worker

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneInformation SecurityPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPR+17 more

    Skills

    Child SafeguardingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentPatient-Centred CareCare Plan DevelopmentCare Plans
  • Senior Care Support Worker

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+4 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceCare HomeAlzheimer's CareDementia Care
  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Dementia CareUK GDPRFirst Aid AdministrationCare PlansPaediatric First Aid CertificationEnd-Of-Life Care+21 more

    Skills

    ChildcareChildmindingCare ExperienceCare Support ExperienceStore ManagementRetail Management
  • Care Support Worker

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareDrivingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office Suite

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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?

The average time to fill a care assistant role is 62 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do care-assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to care-assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: children’s residential support worker, health care support worker and care support worker.

What level of education is common for a care assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?

Most care-assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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