Carers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree27%Master's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years16%Current company
Abraham HouseAlexandra care home with Nursing
All Aspects health and social careTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years31%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £27,296 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,509 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
CARE ASSISTANT
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPatient TurningManual Handling of Patients+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareSupport Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismUK GDPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportCOVID-19 ProtocolsRecord Keeping+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssistive TechnologiesCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsFirst Aid AdministrationCare Assistant / Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresInformation SecurityConflict ManagementChild SafeguardingHealth and Safety Experience+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationInfection Prevention & ControlRecord KeepingEnglishSenior Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaHACCPCare CertificateEnd-Of-Life Care+9 moreSkills
Home HealthAssisted Living ExperienceRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentCare ExperienceCare Assistant(Domiciliary Care)
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRMedication AdministrationCare CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPersonal Service ExperiencePatient-Centred CareHome Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareUK GDPROlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareEnd-Of-Life CareGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)+29 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a carer?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, 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: care assistant / support worker, care assistant(domiciliary care) and CARE ASSISTANT.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carer?
Most carers have 10 years of professional experience.
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