Support-Workers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
3-5 years60%6-10 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,968 profiles for Support-Workers in Colchester
Last updated: 20 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £33,311 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,177 – £40,829 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Health Care Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPayrollDriving LicenceMedication AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFiscal ManagementFinancial ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationTeachingChild SafeguardingSupply Teaching ExperienceCare CertificateExam AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCrisis InterventionCrisis ManagementDe-Escalation TechniquesSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Record KeepingPatient-Centred CareInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionDe-Escalation TechniquesFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresRecord KeepingCare / Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild SafeguardingData Analytics+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCare HomeFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsIncident ReportingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersLearning Disability SupportExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia Care+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentRehabilitation Patient CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceInfection 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 78 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: support care worker, healthcare support worker and senior health care assistant.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 6 years of professional experience.
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