Carers for hire in Wakefield

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  • Ready to work now

    694

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills9%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Helping hands
    1 Diamond Home Care Ltd
    Acuity Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year50%
    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 694 profiles for Carers in Wakefield

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Carer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £26,402 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,423 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Registered Nurse

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeNursingNMCMidwifery ExperienceNursing

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClinical CodingICD-10
  • Visiting Carer

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismMicrosoft ExcelCare CertificatePatient-Centred Care+19 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationInfection Prevention & Control
  • Med Tech / Senior Carer

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChallenging Behaviour SupportLevel 3 in Health & Social Care+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationTeam LeadershipSenior CareTeam Management
  • Carer

    Dewsbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication AdministrationCare Certificate

    Skills

    Assisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsPatient Feeding SupportDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication Administration
  • Carer

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingAccountingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyNutritionComputer Skills+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAccountingBookkeepingFinancial Reconciliation SupportBank ReconciliationAccount Reconciliation
  • Live in care

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Warehouse ExperienceFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDriving+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingVital SignsClinical Record KeepingPatient Monitoring

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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: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Care Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to carers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: support worker/carer, health carer and live in 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a carer?

Most carers have 12 years of professional experience.

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