Support-Workers for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
Blue Ribbon Health and wellbeing
GS Social Care Solutions Ltd
Lifeways Group
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,453 profiles for Support-Workers in Blackburn
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £32,907 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,325 – £38,231 yearly
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Support Worker
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationEngineeringBTECFirst AidSIANEBOSHSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSafety InspectionsHealth and Safety InspectionMaintenanceResidential Support Worker
Accrington
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidSkills
Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationTube FeedingPatient Personal Care AssistanceBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportVeterans Support Service Lead
Great Harwood
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresCategory C LicenceCoachingCar up to 3.5 TonnesSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCRM SoftwareRecord KeepingTeam LeadershipSupport Worker
Rishton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCare Plan DevelopmentMentor and Peer Support ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareMentoringSkills
Assisted Living ExperienceFirst AidCare PlansLearning Disability Service ExperienceMedication AdministrationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersAgency Residential Support Worker
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH CompliancePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesChallenging Behaviour SupportChild SafeguardingSkills
Communication SkillsChildren's Home ExperienceCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSafeguarding ProceduresHealth Care Assistant/Support Worker
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceSafeguarding CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Infection Prevention & Control
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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 a Support Worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: residential support worker, health care assistant/support worker and residential support worker.
What level of education is common for a Support Worker?
High school diploma or GED 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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