Carers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills7%Care Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Master's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
3-5 years60%More than 10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Bluebird Care Reading
Active CARE Group
Alcedo Care
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,050 profiles for Carers in Preston
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £27,500 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,951 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Carer Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationRecord KeepingNursingInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationDementia CareBand 6 Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist
Preston
Licenses & certifications
HCPCDiagnostic EvaluationAnatomy KnowledgePain Management ExperienceSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRehabilitation Patient CareCare Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Infection Prevention & ControlNutritionCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHome CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceChildcareHome Carer
Leyland Central
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationDrivingDriving Licence7.5 Tonne Lorry OperationVan DriverHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative and Business Operations ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ManagementHealth Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Home HealthPatient Personal Care AssistanceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPatient CareVital SignsCARE ASSISTANT
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsDementia CarePatient TurningChild SafeguardingFire Safety+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia 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, organisational skills and care experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for carers?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, Care Certificate and NVQ.
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 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 7 years of professional experience.
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