Carers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Aldi Stores Ltd
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 7 Nov 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £26,533 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,630 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
CARE 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 ComplianceCare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeNVQCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHealth Care Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNMCInfection Prevention & ControlBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementClinical FormulationRisk AssessmentMedication AdministrationDe-Escalation TechniquesMental health support worker, IDVA & ISVA
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationBookkeepingCLAiTFirst Aid at Work Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCarer for family member
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Home HealthCash HandlingCare ExperienceHome CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceCustomer ServiceTrainee Plaster technician
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInjection AdministrationAdvanced Life SupportFire SafetyBasic Life SupportFirst Aid+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsProblem ManagementAdvanced Life SupportRespiratory TherapyLeadershipDecision Making
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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: NVQ, Driving Licence 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, carer for family member and health 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carer?
Most carers have 13 years of professional experience.
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