Care Assistants for hire in Chelmsford
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 26%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Care UK
Aegon
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £27,252 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,310 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Health Care Assistance
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCare Plan DevelopmentExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismChild SafeguardingFire Safety+15 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient ObservationHealth Care Assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwarePatient Personal Care AssistanceHealth care assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreePaediatric First Aid CertificationDementia CareFirst AidExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCustomer Service+6 moreSkills
Home HealthLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCustomer ServiceCare Assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidInfection Prevention & ControlFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistancePatient-Centred CareOccupational Therapist Assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome HealthInfection Prevention & ControlFirst AidDriving LicenceHealth Care Assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNVQInfection Prevention & ControlChild SafeguardingCare CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseEnd-Of-Life CareTeam Leadership
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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 65 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, Driving Licence and Care Certificate.
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, health care assistance and care team leader.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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