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 GED33%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree24%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
NHS Professionals Ltd
Elysium Health Care
Voyage care
Time at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years33%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,768 profiles for Support Workers in Wigan
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £32,445 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,256 – £35,982 yearly
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Support Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceChild SafeguardingLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CareTeam LeadershipSupport worker
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & ControlMedication Administration+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCare PlansHome CareCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingDementia CareLearning Support Assistant & Exam Invigilator
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNVQKeeping Children Safe in EducationMathsTutoring+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSpecial EducationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupport Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareVenepuncturePhlebotomyCare CertificateBlood SamplingVenepunctureSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareInfection Prevention & ControlMultidisciplinary CollaborationRecord KeepingMedication AdministrationSupport Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPRChallenging Behaviour SupportConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+15 moreSkills
Safeguarding CertificationManual HandlingCommunication SkillsCare CertificatePhysical InterventionMedication AdministrationSupport Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseEnd-Of-Life 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 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: learning support assistant & exam invigilator and SUPPORT WORKER (care home).
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 7 years of professional experience.
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