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 GED31%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Care UK
Dunelm
Redworth House
Time at current job
Less than a year78%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £25,561 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,191 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Care PlansBuccal Midazolam AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMathsCare Certificate+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior Care Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicencePhysical InterventionMedication AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCare ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaRegistered General Nurse
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NMCNursingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceNursingBlood Samplingsenior care assistant
Sacriston
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQMathsCare CertificateEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPatient-Centred CareCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansCare Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceOlder Adult Care ExperienceNursing Home ExperienceFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCookingMeal PreparationWarehouse ExperienceFood PreparationCARE ASSISTANT
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFoundation DegreeBTECDriving LicenceCategory B Auto LicenceSkills
Category B Auto LicenceOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceFood Safety
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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 66 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: Driving Licence, Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Care Certificate.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: registered general nurse and senior 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 11 years of professional experience.
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