Carers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Care Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Ashwood care
ALINA HOMECARE
Ashwood Home CareTime at current job
2-5 years44%Less than a year33%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £26,481 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,887 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Live-in Care Assistant
Wigan Central
Licenses & certifications
NVQCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome CareCare ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDomiciliary Carer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPRCare CertificateSkills
Care ExperienceHome CareEnglishMedication AdministrationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSupport Worker/Carer
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCare PlansChildcareCare assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCookingCleaningLearning 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 AutismHealthcare Assistant & Social Care Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceBusiness AnalysisCare CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCare Quality Commission Compliance OversightCare Quality Commission StandardsManagement
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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: Driving Licence, Care Certificate and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: senior carer, care assistant 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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a carer?
Most carers have 14 years of professional experience.
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