Support Workers for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree24%Vocational or technical training16%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Care UK
Cygnet healthcare
Community Integrated Care
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 734 profiles for Support Workers in Durham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £34,614 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,760 – £44,773 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Living Support Worker/key worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationVentilatorFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome HealthLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceCare Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Care PlansBuccal Midazolam AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMathsCare Certificate+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceSupport Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceRestaurant Experience(Care/Support)
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareCardiac ECG TestingDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMedication AdministrationComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsCare Assistant
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal Training+11 moreSkills
Care ExperienceCare PlansCommunication SkillsSignposting to Community ResourcesStakeholder LiaisonCase ManagementSupport Worker
Brandon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenExperience of Working with Children and Young PeopleSafeguarding ProceduresChallenging Behaviour SupportBehaviour Management
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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 80 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, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: care/ support worker, CARE ASSISTANT and living support worker/key 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 14 years of professional experience.
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