Support Workers for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED28%Bachelor's degree26%Master's degree23%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
NHS Professionals
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
Voyage Care
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £32,502 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,707 – £36,798 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Residential Support worker
Failsworth West
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare CertificateFire SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social CareGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHome HealthAssisted Living ExperienceSupport Worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)DBS Check ProcessingLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Care PlansCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationCare HomeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCare Support Worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBasic Life SupportLevel 2 in Food Safety+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipResearchPatient-Centred CareRisk ManagementSupport Worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIADriving LicenceDe-Escalation TechniquesCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceUK GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Record KeepingSupport Worker
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPatient CareWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPatient-Centred CareBehavioural HealthSupport worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsCare CertificateBasic Life SupportLevel 3 in Health & Social CarePatient-Centred Care+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCrisis InterventionBehaviour ManagementVital SignsHoists
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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: Care Certificate, Safeguarding 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 and care support 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 Oldham, 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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