Support-Workers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Master's degree30%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years18%6-10 years28%Current company
Active Pathways
Lancashire County Council
Priory Group
Time at current job
Less than a year34%1-2 years25%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,693 profiles for Support-Workers in Preston
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,756 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,064 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismUK GDPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportCOVID-19 ProtocolsRecord KeepingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAssistive TechnologiesCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsFirst Aid AdministrationChildrens Residential Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceCleaningNutritionBehaviour ManagementSenior Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDumper OperationDriving LicenceSkills
Wastewater TreatmentLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsGroundworksChildcareResidential Childcare Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPRFirst Aid AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsSuccession PlanningEmployee RelationsFilingPerformance ManagementHuman ResourcesSupport Worker/Healthcare Assistance
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingElectronic Care Records SoftwareFamily Keyworker
Penwortham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsITEnglishExperience Working with Children
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Support Worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: senior support worker, family keyworker and supply teacher.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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