Carers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Care Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree34%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Cera Care
Drury Healthcare Limited
Helping HandsTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £27,114 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,151 yearly
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Support Worker/Carer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesSpecial EducationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesDriving+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceCare PlansSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceHome CareSenior Carer Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMental Capacity Act 2005Fire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCare ExperienceCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidSUPPORT WORKER CARER
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareGeriatricsCOVID-19 ProtocolsNursingOlder Adult Care ExperienceInfection Prevention & Control+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationChronic Disease ManagementMental Healthcare Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Complaint HandlingUK GDPRConflict Management+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingMedication AdministrationClinical Record KeepingEHR SystemsPatient AssessmentCare assistant/ support worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationAirway ManagementPatient-Centred CareCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingVerbal De-EscalationVital SignsPatient Monitoring
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What skills do carers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carer include: communication skills, organisational skills and care experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for carers?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: health care assistant, home carer and support worker.
What level of education is common for a carer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a carer in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carer?
Most carers have 12 years of professional experience.
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