Carers for hire in Wigan
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1,156
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Care Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- Master's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Minister care group
- Surecare
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 7 Nov 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £26,479 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,068 yearly
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Carer
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)UK GDPRCare CertificateFire Safety+10 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCommunity EngagementMedication AdministrationSupport Worker/Carer
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareCare PlansNVQDriving LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCare PlansChildcareHealthcare Assistant
Atherton
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareCare CertificateCross-Infection Control+21 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem ManagementLeadershipAirway ManagementConflict ManagementSupport Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPRChallenging Behaviour SupportConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+15 moreSkills
Safeguarding CertificationManual HandlingCommunication SkillsCare CertificatePhysical InterventionMedication AdministrationLearning Support Assistant & Exam Invigilator
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNVQKeeping Children Safe in EducationMathsTutoring+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSpecial EducationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDomiciliary Healthcare Assistant
Abram
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRInfection Prevention & ControlNutrition+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationTube FeedingPatient Feeding SupportPatient CareAirway 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 care experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for carers?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Safeguarding Certification, 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: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER, special support assistant/carer and senior 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 Wigan, 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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