Care-Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED33%Master's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years36%Current company
Belsfield Care
1st 4 HealthcareAble 2 Care LtdTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years30%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £26,630 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,505 yearly
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Care home assistant practitioner
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMechanical EngineeringFirst Aid Administration+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCare PlansSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceGeriatricsHealthcare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationCare Support ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Communication SkillsFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+4 moreSkills
Home HealthCustomer SupportMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareCare Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceQTSPost-Secondary Education Experience+3 moreSkills
LeadershipFirst AidPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceChildcareCare PlansCARE ASSISTANT
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPatient TurningManual Handling of Patients+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareTeaching Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresBTECDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication Administration+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTutoringBehaviour ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingClassroom Experience
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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 62 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 a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, 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, care home assistant practitioner and teaching assistant.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 6 years of professional experience.
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