Care Assistants for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Time Management6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Vocational or technical training21%Master's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Routes Healthcare
Meadowview Care Home
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years17%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £25,711 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,592 yearly
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Residential Support worker
Failsworth West
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare CertificateFire SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social CareGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHome HealthAssisted Living ExperienceCARE ASSISTANCE
Middleton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRInfection Prevention & ControlPrevent Duty Guidance+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Support Worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBasic Life SupportLevel 2 in Food Safety+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipResearchPatient-Centred CareRisk ManagementCare Assistant
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationPatient-Centred CareFirst AidNVQMedication Administration+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)UK GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Computer LiteracyHealthcare Assistant
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Infection Prevention and Control StandardsLevel 3 in Health & Social CareOccupational TherapyNVQInfection Prevention & ControlHACCP+4 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsFirst Aid AdministrationCare Assistant
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlCPRConflict ManagementFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceNutritionCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansRecord Keeping
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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, time management and organisational skills.
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 assistance, home manager and support worker (children & adults).
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 Oldham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
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