Support-Workers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills5%Leadership3%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree23%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Community Integrated Care
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AFG
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years31%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,794 profiles for Support-Workers in Wigan
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £32,582 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,167 – £36,398 yearly
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Residential Support Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsConflict ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenCare PlansExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneMulti-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)Safeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+15 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSupport Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingCare CertificateBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareBehaviour ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresPastoral Support Worker
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFood HygieneAccountingPharmacy ExperienceTeachingFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStudent WelfareSafeguarding ProceduresCognitive Behavioural TherapyResidential Support Worker
Atherton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPR+2 moreSkills
Care ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceGeriatricsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaTherapeutic Support Worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationReport Writing+4 moreSkills
Children's Home ExperienceCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceBehaviour ManagementBehavioural and Mental Health Support ExperienceChallenging Behaviour Support
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification 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: residential support worker, senior support worker and MENTAL HEALTH 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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 13 years of professional experience.
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