Care Assistants for hire in Salford

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    19,969

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    28%
    Master's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Care UK
    • Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
    • Dunelm
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    Less than a year
    22%
    More than 5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 19,969 profiles for Care Assistants in Salford

Last updated: 29 Oct 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salford: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,120 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Health Care Assistant in fertility

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQBusinessUrduInterpretationLevel 2 in Health & Social CareEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsRetail Experience
  • Health Care Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareAirway ManagementFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceAseptic Technique+1 more

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceHome CareMedication Administration
  • Health Care Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareCare CertificateCare PlansPatient-Centred CareNutrition+19 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CareUK GDPR
  • Senior Care Assistant

    Worsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareIntravenous CannulationFirst Aid CertificationNVQInfection Prevention & Control+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresCare Record Keeping
  • Senior Healthcare Assistant (Live-in Care)

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNVQInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareCare Experience
  • Care Assistance

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesInfection Prevention & ControlDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards+6 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient CareCare ExperienceMaintenanceCleaning

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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: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.

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 assistance and health care assistant in fertility.

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 Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?

Most care assistants have 15 years of professional experience.

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