Care Assistants for hire in Leicester
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10,629
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Sanctuary
Priory Adult Care
The Ashton Care Home
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,629 profiles for Care Assistants in Leicester
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,167 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Care Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHealth CoachingNMCNursingPublic HealthFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient MonitoringPatient ObservationComplex Carer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationChild SafeguardingCare CertificateBasic Life SupportFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsDISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving Licence+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFilingFile ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeHealth Care Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMicrosoft Office SuiteChild SafeguardingMicrosoft Office+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceNutritionPatient Feeding SupportCare Record KeepingCare Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
First AidTube FeedingFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlCPRCare CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingFirst Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingPersonal Service ExperienceTube FeedingSupport Worker
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionFood Hygiene Certificate+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareLearning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPatients with Learning DisabilitiesLearning Disability Support
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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, Care Certificate 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, 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 Leicester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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