Support Workers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service6%Medication Administration4%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years20%Current company
Next Stage 4 Life LTDAFG
Anavo Group
Time at current job
Less than 1 year40%1-2 years23%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,518 profiles for Support Workers in Wigan
Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £31,619 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,304 – £35,322 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Children Support Worker
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBTECNVQDriving LicenceCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Computer SkillsDriving LicenceWarehouse ExperienceSenior CareCare PlansMedication AdministrationSupport Worker/Carer
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationCare PlansNVQDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Care PlansManual HandlingChildcareDementia CareMedication AdministrationBasic Life SupportSupport Worker (Children & Adults)
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationDementia CareNVQFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Alzheimer's CareManual HandlingInfection Prevention & ControlCommunication SkillsCommunity Carer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Food PreparationCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansCare ExperienceAssisted Living ExperienceSupport worker
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCare CertificatePersonal LicenceBLS CertificationSkills
Cost ControlMarketingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceTime ManagementResidential Support Worker
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Care PlansWorking with Children
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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 78 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, customer service and medication administration.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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, support worker (children & adults) and family support worker, safeguarding.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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