Support Workers for hire in Derby
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organisational Skills8%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%Master's degree28%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Derbyshire County Council
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
University Hospitals of Derby and BurtonTime at current job
Less than a year67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,370 profiles for Support Workers in Derby
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £31,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,507 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Support Worker/Team Leader
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreeNVQMaster's DegreeEducationFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceTime ManagementAdministrative ExperienceSupport Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationEnd-Of-Life CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSupport Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaComplaint HandlingUK GDPRChallenging Behaviour Support+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesPatient Personal Care AssistanceVital SignsSupport Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMental Health Act 1983UK GDPRConflict Management+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingConflict ManagementMental Capacity Act 2005Bank Support Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPR+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentCare Record KeepingHealthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Incident ReportingFire SafetyBehaviour ManagementNutritionMedication AdministrationDe-Escalation Techniques+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareElderly Care ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate 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: residential support worker, healthcare assistant/support worker and senior support worker/team leader.
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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 7 years of professional experience.
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