Support-Workers for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree28%Master's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 674 profiles for Support-Workers in Durham
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £34,522 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,649 – £44,720 yearly
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Living Support Worker/key worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+3 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome HealthLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceSenior Support Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMedication AdministrationCare Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingBuccal Midazolam AdministrationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingManual Handling of PatientsFood Safety+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceSupport Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipFood IndustryCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCare Assistant
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal Training+11 moreSkills
Care ExperienceCare PlansCommunication SkillsSignposting to Community ResourcesStakeholder LiaisonCase ManagementCARE ASSISTANT
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesChild SafeguardingFire SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life Care+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLearning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPatients with Learning DisabilitiesWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPatient-Centred Care
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: senior support worker, CARE ASSISTANT and care support worker (senior support level).
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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 16 years of professional experience.
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