Care Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills5%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%Master's degree22%High school diploma or GED20%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
Sanctuary Care Ltd
The Lodge Care Home
Bluebird Care
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £26,528 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,375 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NMCNursingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeachingNursingBand 6 Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist
Preston
Licenses & certifications
HCPCDiagnostic EvaluationAnatomy KnowledgePain Management ExperienceSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRehabilitation Patient CareDeputy Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareUK GDPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportFirst Aid at Work+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidPatient CareCare PlansCARE ASSISTANT
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsDementia CarePatient TurningChild SafeguardingFire Safety+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareCare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid at WorkPatient-Centred CareFirst Aid+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMental Health Patient Care ExperienceWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPatient-Centred CareNursingCare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationChild SafeguardingMental Capacity Act 2005Care CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationProgress TrackingPatient ServiceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid
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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, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: senior care assistant and health care 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 5 years of professional experience.
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