Care Assistants for hire in Barnsley
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years30%Current company
Care UK
Exemplar Health Care
Voyage Care
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Barnsley: £26,269 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,184 yearly
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Child Care Assistant
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenCare ExperienceFirst AidCustomer ServiceHealthcare Assistant / Support Worker (Agency)
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingCare Plan DevelopmentHealth Care Assistant
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMedication AdministrationOxygen Therapy+6 moreSkills
EnglishTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesSafeguarding ProceduresCARE COORDINATOR
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsComplaint HandlingCustomer ServiceLevel 2 in Customer ServiceConflict Management+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareSupport Plan ReviewsCare PlansRota CoordinationTeam ManagementSupport Worker
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBudget ManagementSalesCookingCateringAccounts Receivable Credit ControlHealthcare Assistant
Wombwell
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationTube FeedingReport WritingCatheter CareCatheterisationMedication Administration+3 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseEnd-Of-Life Care
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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 66 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for care assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Care Certificate, First Aid Certification and Infection Prevention & Control.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: health care assistant, healthcare assistant / support worker (agency) and 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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