Care-Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management5%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Care UK
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Less than a year33%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £25,541 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,072 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingBuccal Midazolam AdministrationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingManual Handling of PatientsFood Safety+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceCare Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
VenepuncturePhlebotomyCare CertificateBlood SamplingVenepunctureSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCare CertificateHome HealthCustomer Servicesenior care assistant
Sacriston
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQMathsCare CertificateEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDriving LicencePatient-Centred CareCare PlansHealth Care Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Community Health Service ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseEnd-Of-Life CareCare Assistant
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal Training+11 moreSkills
Care ExperienceCare PlansCommunication SkillsSignposting to Community ResourcesStakeholder LiaisonCase ManagementCARE ASSISTANT
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesChild SafeguardingFire SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life Care+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLearning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPatients with Learning DisabilitiesWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPatient-Centred Care
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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?
The average time to fill a care assistant role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do care-assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, time management and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Care Certificate, Driving Licence and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: customer advisor and health care assistant.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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