Support-Workers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED23%Master's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
CFT Care
Consensus Support Services
25 11 2016Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £33,379 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,416 – £42,179 yearly
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Mental Health Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresConflict ManagementChild SafeguardingCare CertificateBasic Life Support+8 moreSkills
Working with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsMotivational InterviewingSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingCrisis InterventionCrisis ManagementSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Record KeepingPatient-Centred CareInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionDe-Escalation TechniquesFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresRecord KeepingSupport Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingSkills
Time ManagementBehaviour ManagementBehaviour Escalation ProtocolsCrisis ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteDe-Escalation TechniquesSUPPORT WORKER
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMental Health Act 1983Infection Prevention & Control+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceSafeguarding ProceduresDe-Escalation TechniquesRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentMental Health Support Worker
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaComplaint HandlingUK GDPR+13 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelHealth Care Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsNetworkingBasic Life SupportPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Plans
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: mental health support worker and health care assistant.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 9 years of professional experience.
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