Support Workers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years28%Current company
Embrace Care
Toto GroupVoyage care
Time at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years37%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,202 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £46,089 yearly
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Mental Health Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationMicrosoft OutlookFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeBLS CertificationSkills
LeadershipTeachingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringMicrosoft OfficeChildrens Residential Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsNutritionFirst AidCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMeal PreparationHealthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationBLS CertificationSkills
Dementia CareMedication AdministrationTeam Leader
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeEnglishLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCare Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceBLS CertificationSkills
First AidChildcareCare PlansWorking with ChildrenCare HomeLeadershipMental Health Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Care PlansCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
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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 78 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, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification 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: mental health support worker, children's residential support worker and healthcare assistant/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 Preston, 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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