Support Workers for hire in Portsmouth

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    3,423

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    38%
    Master's degree
    22%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Barchester Healthcare
    • Lifeways Group
    • Achieve together
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    44%
    2-5 years
    44%
    1-2 years
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,423 profiles for Support Workers in Portsmouth

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £33,838 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,744 – £41,271 yearly
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  • Complex Care Support Worker

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCyber EssentialsConflict ManagementBasic Life SupportPatient-Centred CareFirst Aid+8 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood Preparation
  • Agency Healthcare Support Worker / Support Worker

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+6 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementMicrosoft Excel
  • SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER (TEAM/SERVICE DEPUTY MANAGER)

    Cosham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • SUPPORT WORKER

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesCare Support ExperienceMedication AdministrationDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict ManagementPatient Personal Care Assistance
  • Senior Care Assistant

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRTeachingPaediatric First AidChild SafeguardingYoga Instruction+14 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTube FeedingExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesSpecial Needs Childcare SupportExperience Working with ChildrenExperience Working with Children in Need
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRCare CertificatePatient ObservationEnd-Of-Life CareInformation Governance+10 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceNutritionMeal PreparationFood PreparationInfection Prevention & Control

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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, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate 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: domiciliary care support worker and health 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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 10 years of professional experience.

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