Support-Workers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years30%Current company
Turning PointHexagon Care Services
ivolve Care and Support
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years15%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,039 profiles for Support-Workers in Wakefield
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £32,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,247 – £36,539 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Support worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CCTVBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid AdministrationSkills
First Aid CertificationBTECSIANVQCCTVFirst AidSenior Carer / Nursing Support Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPRPost-Secondary Education ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSenior Support Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQVenepunctureSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPatient Personal Care AssistanceTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCookingTheatre Healthcare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismNVQMedication AdministrationCare CertificateMakaton SigningSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHome HealthComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsStock Controller
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
AccountingMarketingBookkeepingMicrosoft ExcelTypingMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
Communication SkillsTypingBilingualMandarinMultilingualCantoneseSupport Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingWord ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesMicrosoft ExcelSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPatient-Centred 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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Support Worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Driving Licence, 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 support worker, senior carer / nursing support worker and night 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 12 years of professional experience.
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