Support Workers for hire in Leicester

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    2,928

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED36%
    Bachelor's degree32%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years22%
    6-10 years36%
  • Current company

    ASD Support ltd
    (SUPPORTED LIVING) — DR & C PIVATE HOME CARE
    Accomplish
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year18%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leicester: £31,291 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,356£35,791 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Support Worker

    Wigston Magna

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Basic Life SupportCare PlansLeadershipMedication AdministrationOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Support Worker

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreeNVQDriving LicenceEducation

    Skills

    ChildcareCare PlansDrivingMedication AdministrationPhlebotomyCommunication Skills
  • Young Persons Mentor

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNVQFirst Aid CertificationGCSEEnglishWorking with Children

    Skills

    Care CertificateCommunication SkillsSenior CareWorking with ChildrenTeam ManagementBehaviour Management
  • Residential Support Worker

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Vital SignsPatient MonitoringInfection Prevention & ControlCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Support Worker

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBLS Certification

    Skills

    Dementia CareManual HandlingBasic Life SupportDriving Licence
  • Residential Support Worker

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareNVQNursingCare Certificate

    Skills

    Behaviour ManagementCommunication SkillsFirst Aid

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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, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification 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: residential support worker, senior support worker and young persons mentor.

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 Leicester, 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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