Carers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service8%Care Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years26%Current company
1st med Ltd
Alston Lodge Residential Home and Community Care LimitedAsda
Time at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years16%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,080 profiles for Carers in Preston
Last updated: 26 Jul 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £26,930 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,605 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Full Time Foster Carer
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDementia CareCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Care ExperienceHome HealthHome CareCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationFirst AidPrivate Carer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Warehouse ExperiencePicking & PackingMachiningCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointCare HomeHome Carer
Leyland Central
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceVan DriverSkills
Administrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceSalesSales SupportLeadershipOperations ManagementCare Assistant / Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Infection Prevention & ControlMicrosoft OfficeEnglishDementia CareMedication AdministrationCare PlansCarer Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCare ExperienceHome CareDementia CareMedication AdministrationFirst AidCarer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Home CareCare PlansFood PreparationMeal PreparationMaintenanceDementia Care
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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, customer service and care experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a carer?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
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, senior safety and well-being mentor and home carer.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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