Care Assistants for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organisational Skills8%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree27%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Haddington Care Home
Methodist Homes (MHA)
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years25%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £26,088 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,918 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Assistant
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Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationBritish Sign Language+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyData EntryITCare Assistant
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreePsychologyChild SafeguardingSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCare PlansCash HandlingCare ExperienceCare Assistant
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHome CareCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMedication AdministrationCare PlansFirst AidCommunity EngagementSupport Worker
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBehaviour ManagementCrisis InterventionCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansHealth Care Assistant
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingBehaviour ManagementCrisis InterventionSenior Care Assistant
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationCare Plan DevelopmentCare 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 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for care assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: support worker, health care assistant and HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT.
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 Burnley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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