Support-Workers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service3%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training24%Master's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Creative SupportMaking Space
Mediline Supported Living Ltd
Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,774 profiles for Support-Workers in Wigan
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £32,429 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,179 – £36,042 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Support Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CareTeam LeadershipSupport Worker
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceMedication Administration+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceFood PreparationTube FeedingSupport Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareVenepuncturePhlebotomyCare CertificateBlood SamplingVenepunctureSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareInfection Prevention & ControlMultidisciplinary CollaborationRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationSupport Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPR+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationHospice Care ExperienceHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseSupport Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidDementia Care+6 moreSkills
Manual HandlingPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareCare PlansPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationSupport Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Care PlansRehabilitation Patient CareMedication AdministrationCare Plan DevelopmentBehaviour ManagementFire Safety
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: First Aid, 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/team 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 Wigan, 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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