Support-Workers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training26%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years28%Current company
ivolve Care and Support
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The Sanctuary ProjectTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years14%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £32,129 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,263 – £36,525 yearly
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Patient
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient CareVital SignsMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringDomestic assistant and support worker
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareBasic Life SupportGeriatricsCaregiving+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingMaintenanceCARE WORKER
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareNVQMedication AdministrationCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceTheatre Healthcare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismNVQMedication AdministrationCare CertificateMakaton SigningSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHome HealthComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCare Support Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceAnalysis SkillsDrivingNight Support Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceTime ManagementMedication AdministrationDementia Care
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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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: senior carer / nursing support worker, clinical support worker surgical devision and domestic assistant and 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 14 years of professional experience.
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