Care Assistants for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
Abbey care solutionsAbbey Healthcare
AMS CareTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years28%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £26,327 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,406 yearly
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Call Centre Operator
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceMathsCare CertificateEnglishSkills
PhlebotomyVenipunctureVenepunctureIntravenous CannulationEnglishMathsSupport Worker, Complex care worker
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesPersonal Service ExperienceDrivingCare Support ExperienceSkills
Assisted Living ExperienceMicrodermabrasionBeauty Therapy ExperiencePersonal Beauty ExperiencePedicureManicureHealth Care Support Worker
Wickford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
Home HealthCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationSpecialist Support Worker / Respite Staff / Minibus Driver
Benfleet
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSkills
Driving LicenceManual HandlingPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareCare PlansTube FeedingCare Support Worker
Crouch
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareUK GDPRChallenging Behaviour SupportRecord KeepingSkills
LeadershipManual HandlingCommunication SkillsDecision MakingClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingTeam Leader
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTeam ManagementDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication AdministrationCare Plans
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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 61 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: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: care worker, call centre operator and health 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 Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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