Support Workers for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 14%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
- Medication Administration
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 49%
- High school diploma or GED
- 22%
- Vocational or technical training
- 20%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
LIFEWAYS GROUP
East London Foundation Trust
Voyage Care
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £32,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,084 – £36,752 yearly
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Support Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFood PreparationSupport Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateMakaton Signing+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceTime ManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceResidential Support Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCare CertificateCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationSupport worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Record KeepingDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesPressure Area CareMental Capacity Act 2005+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingVital SignsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSupport Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesInfection Prevention & ControlDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict Management+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentClinical Patient AssessmentsMedication AdministrationInfection Prevention & ControlMental Health Support Worker
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceFirst AidHospitalityMulti-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organisational skills and medication administration.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: flexible support worker, support worker/care support and residential support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a support worker in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 7 years of professional experience.
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