Care Assistants for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree39%High school diploma or GED37%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Walton Manor Care Home
Bluebird Care
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years22%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,294 yearly
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CARE WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismNVQMedication AdministrationCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMedication AdministrationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceHealth care assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismConflict ManagementChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare HomeDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCare ExperienceCare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeNVQCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHealth Care Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationStockingAdministrative ExperienceSewingREHABILITATION ASSISTANT / CARE & SUPPORT WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAged CareExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPalliative Care ExpertiseHospice CareClinical Support Worker
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceInfection Prevention & ControlChild SafeguardingMental Capacity Act 2005Fire Safety+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareNursingPatient AssessmentClinical Patient Assessments
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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, Driving Licence and NVQ.
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 WORKER and REHABILITATION ASSISTANT / CARE & SUPPORT WORKER.
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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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