Carers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
Access Care Live - in - AgencyAshbylodge Mauricare homeAsk4Care-West yorkshireTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years23%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £26,060 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,601 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
CARE WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareNVQMedication AdministrationCare CertificateSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceTeaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneBTECTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood HygieneFood SafetyChild SafeguardingPrevent Duty GuidanceCare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQVisual MerchandisingDriving LicenceWindow DisplayRetail ManagementSkills
NVQOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Merchandising ExperienceVisual MerchandisingMerchandisingSenior Health Care Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCertificate of Higher EducationOccupational TherapyCar up to 3.5 TonnesPatient CareSkills
Home HealthOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHealthcare ExperienceFoster carer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneHACCPLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid CertificationFirst AidFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementSenior Carer / Nursing Support Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPRPost-Secondary Education ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Carer?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: live in carer, senior carer / nursing support worker and personal 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Carer?
Most carers have 20 years of professional experience.
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