Care-Assistants for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills5%Care Experience5%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Minster Care Group
Alcedo Care
Millennium CareTime at current job
More than 5 years38%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 8 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £26,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,333 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Coordinator / Care Assessor
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
HoistsStaff TrainingDriving LicenceManual Handling of PatientsHoist TransferRisk Assessment+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingDomiciliary care assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQDriving LicenceMathsCategory B Auto LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCleaningInfection Prevention & ControlRecord KeepingHealthcare Assistant & Social Care Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceBusiness AnalysisCare CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCare Quality Commission Compliance OversightCare Quality Commission StandardsManagementHealth Care Assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMaintenanceAdministrative ExperienceStockingCare Assistant - Care Team Leader
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsLevel 2 in Health & Social CareEnglishSkills
First AidLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteAnimal Care Assistant
Standish
Licenses & certifications
Positive Behaviour Support StrategiesDriving LicenceTeachingSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer Literacy
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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, organisational skills and care experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification 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: care coordinator / care assessor, health care assistant and care home manager.
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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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