Support-Workers for hire in Blackburn

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    2,474

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training40%
    High school diploma or GED23%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    3-5 years30%
    More than 10 years20%
  • Current company

    National care group
    Aaban Partnership Ltd
    Advantage
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years50%
    2-5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,474 profiles for Support-Workers in Blackburn

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Blackburn: £32,865 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,444 – £37,973 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • support worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceManagementCustomer Service
  • Support Worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCare Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingRecord Keeping
  • Support worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCase ManagementMedication AdministrationSocial WorkCare Plan Development
  • Academic Learning Support Assistant

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationChallenging Behaviour Support

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClassroom Support TutoringClassroom ExperienceSafeguarding ProceduresRecord KeepingCare Plans
  • Support worker

    Darwen

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Assisted Living ExperienceMedication AdministrationCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCare PlansHome Care
  • Support Worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCash HandlingFirst Aid CertificationMedication AdministrationSymbol Communication Systems+2 more

    Skills

    Conflict ManagementMediation ParticipationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCash HandlingCommunication Skills

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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 77 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?

Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Care Certificate.

What are some job titles related to support-workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: academic learning support assistant.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a support worker in Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support-workers have 8 years of professional experience.

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