Support-Workers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership5%Organisational Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Master's degree29%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
Holywell Care GroupPriory
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years28%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,776 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,059 yearly
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Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSocial WorkMental Health Act 1983Symbol Communication SystemsFire SafetyBasic Life Support+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementData EntrySenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceGeriatricsComputer NetworkingCare Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceQTSPost-Secondary Education Experience+1 moreSkills
LeadershipFirst AidPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceChildcareCare PlansMental Health Support Worker
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam Sports CoachingSports Coaching+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationChildcareSupport Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingChild Safeguarding+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient AssessmentClinical Patient AssessmentsDiagnostic EvaluationMedication AdministrationSupport Worker/Healthcare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia Care+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingElectronic Care Records SoftwareMental Health Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationElectronic Patient Record SystemsWord ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresMicrosoft ExcelRiO Electronic Patient Record+17 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementTeachingCommunication SkillsCrisis InterventionMicrosoft Word
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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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, 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: mental health support worker, care assistant / support worker and support worker/healthcare assistant.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 8 years of professional experience.
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