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CVS Job Postings Trends | {location1|Greater Essex}
Unique job postings total {jobPostings} as of {postingsPeriod}, which is a {yearOverYear.0}% change from the same month last year.
Employment counts
This table provides an occupation overview for relevant jobs in the region.
Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals n.e.c. | 2,664 | £27,162 | £16.14 | 2,943 | -9.49% |
| Housing Officers | 2,273 | £27,146 | £17.28 | 1,936 | 17.44% |
| Youth and Community Workers | 1,374 | £32,058 | £17.92 | 1,603 | -14.27% |
| Counsellors | 337 | £21,039 | £18.32 | 427 | -21.23% |
Hiring Demand Time Series
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings recruited for in each month over the past five years.{occ}
Source: Lightcast
Hiring demand trends - comparison
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings over the past 30 days, compared to the same time last year.
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Experience Level
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Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Companies
The top 20 hiring employers (excluding staffing agencies) in last 365 days.
Company | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings |
|---|---|
| NHS | 176 |
| Essex County Council | 75 |
| Salutem Care and Education | 37 |
| Thurrock Council | 33 |
| Achieve Together | 27 |
| Autism Anglia | 20 |
| Phoenix Futures | 20 |
| Open Road Visions | 15 |
| Peabody | 15 |
| Salutem | 15 |
| Uk Fostering Ltd | 15 |
| Ministry of Justice | 14 |
| Chelmsford College | 13 |
| Hartford HealthCare | 12 |
| Nacro | 12 |
| Mid And North East Essex Mind | 11 |
| Ramsay Health Care | 10 |
| The Forward Trust | 10 |
| HM Prison & Probation Service | 9 |
| Barchester | 8 |
Job Postings by Occupation
This chart breaks down hiring demand for the past 365 days by individual occupations, providing an overview of the most recruited for occupations.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth and community workers | 853 | £26,176 | 2.47 |
| Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. | 460 | £28,992 | 2.39 |
| Counsellors | 143 | £50,624 | 2.83 |
| Housing officers | 87 | £34,688 | 2.01 |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
Top 20 Job Titles
This table provides an overview of the top 20 job titles listed by hiring employers in last 365 days
Job Title | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Workers | 332 | £25,216 | 2.97 |
| Housing Officers | 78 | £34,688 | 2 |
| Youth Workers | 65 | £27,904 | 2.45 |
| Counseling Psychologists | 57 | £53,248 | 3.77 |
| Recovery Workers | 37 | £33,152 | 2.3 |
| Outreach Workers | 18 | £26,496 | 1.72 |
| Community Supervisors | 17 | £28,139 | 10 |
| Prescribers | 17 | £23,424 | 1.47 |
| Community Support Workers | 16 | £23,795 | 4.88 |
| Recovery Coordinators | 13 | £24,192 | 2.38 |
| Children's Counselors | 11 | £24,689 | 1.27 |
| Inclusion Assistants | 11 | £36,480 | 2.09 |
| Business Apprentices | 10 | £12,348 | 3.1 |
| Youth Mentors | 10 | £31,104 | 1.1 |
| Adult Counselors | 9 | £31,085 | 1.56 |
| Children's Services Managers | 9 | £45,952 | 1.44 |
| Drug and Alcohol Therapists | 9 | £32,128 | 1.67 |
| Foster Parents | 9 | 2 | |
| Inclusion Coordinators | 9 | £24,960 | 1.22 |
| Classroom Assistants | 8 | 1.38 |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
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Skill | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health | 9,520 | -18.4% |
| Risk Analysis | 5,464 | -16.7% |
| Social Work | 4,589 | -30.4% |
| Personal Care | 4,258 | -4% |
| Psychology | 3,998 | -12.8% |
| Working With Children | 2,967 | -22.8% |
| Auditing | 2,885 | 5.4% |
| Trauma Care | 2,667 | -7.9% |
| Learning Disabilities | 2,643 | -11.6% |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | 2,521 | -22.4% |
| Risk Management | 2,434 | 3.8% |
| Child Protection | 2,092 | -31.1% |
| Support Services | 2,022 | -64.8% |
| Effective Communication | 1,847 | 11.2% |
| Life Skills Development | 1,826 | -0.8% |
| Information Privacy | 1,670 | -7.2% |
| Medication Administration | 1,563 | 36% |
| Peer Support | 1,482 | -30% |
| Service Development | 1,410 | -2.6% |
| Clinical Supervision | 1,369 | -9.1% |
Source: Lightcast
Highest Earning Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills by average advertised salary.
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Skill | Median Salary | Job Postings (Last 365 Days) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Care | £63,748 | 11 |
| Psychotherapy | £63,744 | 37 |
| Psychiatry | £63,744 | 22 |
| Secondary Care | £63,744 | 18 |
| Triage | £63,360 | 23 |
| Mortgage Loans | £63,232 | 10 |
| Clinical Psychology | £57,088 | 32 |
| Psychological Evaluations | £57,088 | 31 |
| Clinical Governance | £57,088 | 19 |
| Clinical Leadership | £57,088 | 13 |
| Loans | £55,424 | 40 |
| Psychology | £53,376 | 131 |
| Service Development | £53,376 | 37 |
| Community Mental Health Services | £53,376 | 34 |
| Clinical Supervision | £53,376 | 32 |
| Performance Management | £53,120 | 29 |
| Legislation | £52,608 | 33 |
| Reflective Practice | £52,608 | 20 |
| Behaviour Therapy | £52,608 | 16 |
| Therapeutic Support Staff | £52,608 | 12 |
Top 20 Certifications
The top 20 certifications listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
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Certification | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Skills Qualification | 402 | -50.2% |
| Security Clearance | 288 | -5.6% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 215 | -42.8% |
| First Aid Certification | 199 | 42.7% |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification | 137 | 69.3% |
| Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE) | 133 | -76.7% |
| Information Advice And Guidance (IAG) Qualification | 121 | 9.9% |
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | 103 | 67% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) | 100 | -42% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | 87 | 95.4% |
| Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (LMFT) | 84 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | 81 | -60.5% |
| CSCS Card | 64 | -14.1% |
| Advanced Life Support | 58 | 20.7% |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) | 57 | 91.2% |
| Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) | 51 | 19.6% |
| Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants | 43 | -44.2% |
| Association of Accounting Technicians | 41 | -56.1% |
| Licensed Master Social Worker | 31 | |
| Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist | 30 | -43.3% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings Trailing 365 Days
The top 20 common skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 546 | 1.1% |
| Management | 323 | -24.5% |
| Planning | 189 | -23.3% |
| Teaching | 139 | -28.1% |
| Customer Service | 131 | -23.7% |
| English Language | 113 | -9.7% |
| Leadership | 111 | 11.7% |
| Advocacy | 107 | -24.3% |
| Organizational Skills | 92 | -18.5% |
| Empathy | 80 | -10% |
| Interpersonal Communications | 80 | -46.3% |
| Enthusiasm | 70 | -67.1% |
| Teamwork | 66 | -74.2% |
| Problem Solving | 63 | 4.8% |
| Confidentiality | 62 | -59.7% |
| Research | 62 | -21% |
| Mentorship | 58 | -17.2% |
| Training And Development | 57 | -57.9% |
| Writing | 56 | -25% |
| Willingness To Learn | 55 | 41.8% |
Source: Lightcast
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