Care Assistants for hire in Plymouth
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5,628
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Master's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 24%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Prestige Nursing + Care
Home instead Ivybridge
Salutem Care and Education
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £27,443 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,629 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Independent personal assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationData GovernanceConflict ManagementChild SafeguardingPatient MonitoringCare Certificate+11 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceHome CareNight Care Assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Healthcare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementRecord KeepingHealth Care Assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMental Health Act 1983Positive Behaviour Support Strategies+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceFood PreparationExtra Care Scheme Manager
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity Act 2005Care CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementMedication AdministrationHealth Care Assistant
Torpoint
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresMental Health Act 1983Infection Prevention & ControlCPR+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelHealth Care Assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationTeachingChild SafeguardingCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood ProductionBaking Quality Control ChecksBlending and Mixing
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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, customer service 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 Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
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, independent personal assistant and support worker – complex care.
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 Plymouth, 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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