Carers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Care Experience5%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED34%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Helping HandsAbberton Manor Nursing HomeAcute Cardiac UnitTime at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years22%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 713 profiles for Carers in Colchester
Last updated: 20 Sept 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £27,140 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,004 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperiencePatient CareChildcarePatient AssessmentLive in carer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCare CertificatePhysiotherapySkills
Communication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceEnglishItalianComplementary and Alternative Medicine ExperienceCare ExperienceSUPPORT 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 ManagementCare assistant/ support worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationAirway ManagementPatient-Centred CareCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingVerbal De-EscalationVital SignsPatient MonitoringCare Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild SafeguardingFood Safety+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceHoistsHoist Transfer
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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, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: home carer, live in carer and support worker.
What level of education is common for a carer?
Bachelor's degree 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 9 years of professional experience.
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