Care Assistants for hire in Colchester
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3,663
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
- Time Management
- 4%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Cera care
Exemplar Health Care
Elysium Health Care
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £26,472 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,366 yearly
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Health Care Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceRecord KeepingReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)First Aid CertificationReport Writing+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceHealthcare Assistance/Health Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportLevel 2 in Food SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social Care+7 moreSkills
Business ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCare Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationRecord KeepingFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity Act 2005Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidHealthcare Assistant (Complex Care)
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNMCTube FeedingMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareDecision MakingHospital Ward ExperienceMentoringHealth Care Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCare Record KeepingVital SignsPatient MonitoringPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseHealthcare Assistant / Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRChild SafeguardingWound ManagementCare CertificateFire Safety+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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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: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification 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: health care assistant, complex care / supported living worker and healthcare assistant (complex care).
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Colchester, 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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