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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Organisational Skills 7%
Time Management 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 39%
Bachelor's degree 29%
Vocational or technical training 26%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 36%
6-10 years 16%

Current company

ivolve Care and Support
Millennium Support
Amethyst Care & Support Group Limited

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 20%
1-2 years 20%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,149 profiles for Support Workers in Wakefield

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £31,052 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,346£35,261 yearly

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Mental Health Support Worker

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationMaster's DegreeCare CertificateBLS Certification

Skills

Organisational SkillsNumeracyCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeLeadership

Support Worker/Shift Leader

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQDriving LicenceCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

Skills

Driving

Senior Support Worker

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst Aid CertificationCare Certificate

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipCookingCare ExperienceQuality ControlCare Plans

Support Worker

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceCare CertificateEnglish

Skills

Microsoft OfficeCommunication SkillsDrivingTime ManagementMedication Administration

Support Worker

Normanton

Licenses & certifications

NVQCare CertificateBlood SamplingBLS Certification

Skills

Care PlansCare ExperienceAssisted LivingCare Home

Support Worker

Wakefield

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCare Certificate

Skills

Care ExperienceEnglishBasic Life SupportCommunication SkillsMedication 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: Driving Licence, Care Certificate 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: senior support worker, mental health support worker and support worker/shift leader.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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