Carers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year30%6-10 years20%Current company
Aldi Stores Ltd
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
The Good Care Group
Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 759 profiles for Carers in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £26,699 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,822 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Family Carer
Tingley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsMulti-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)First AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCARE WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismNVQMedication AdministrationCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMedication AdministrationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceVisiting Carer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceWord ProcessingReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)BrewingHACCP+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationInfection Prevention & ControlCarer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Customer ServiceNutritionDriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)AATSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsREHABILITATION ASSISTANT / CARE & SUPPORT WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAged CareExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPalliative Care ExpertiseHospice CareMed Tech / Senior Carer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationTeam LeadershipSenior CareTeam Management
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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 carers?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Care Certificate.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: support worker/carer, trainee plaster technician and CARE 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 Wakefield, 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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