Support Workers for hire in Blackburn

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    2,447

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training36%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    NHS Healthcare Support Workers
    Calderstones NHS Trust
    Lifeways Group
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years25%
    More than 5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,447 profiles for Support Workers in Blackburn

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Blackburn: £32,830 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,415 – £37,930 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • support worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceManagementCustomer Service
  • Support Worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRBasic Life Support+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementManagement
  • Residential Children's Support Worker

    Church

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingEducationMakeup ApplicationBachelor's Degree+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTeachingSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding
  • Mental Health Support Worker

    Oswaldtwistle

    Licenses & certifications

    Care CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Manual HandlingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktaking
  • Support Worker

    Blackburn

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceCategory a LicenceCoachingDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Certificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation Software
  • Personal Advisor/Support Worker

    Livesey

    Licenses & certifications

    Foundation DegreeNVQ

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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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 81 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, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: personal advisor/support worker and residential support worker.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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