Support Workers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills6%Leadership4%Education level
Master's degree44%Bachelor's degree26%High school diploma or GED16%Years of experience
6-10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Priory Group
The Royal Mencap Society
Best Lives
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years38%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,671 profiles for Support Workers in Preston
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,802 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £47,627 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Waking night Support Worker/Shift Leader
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTechnical TroubleshootingCustomer ServiceFilingPayroll+8 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSupport Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareNutritionCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsHealthcare Support Worker [SOCIAL WORKER]
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationChild SafeguardingCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsYouth WorkCare HomeClassroom ExperienceSupport 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
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionInfection Prevention & ControlChild Safeguarding+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingChildren Residential Support Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRChild Safeguarding+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceEnglishPatient Personal Care Assistance
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification and Care Certificate.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: children's residential support worker and residential healthcare support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Master's degree 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 6 years of professional experience.
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