Care-Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management5%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years16%3-5 years16%Current company
Care UK
Dale Care
MedsolveTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £25,552 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,156 yearly
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Voluntary Care Assistant /Support worker
Sedgefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Analysis+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingBasic Life SupportInfection Prevention & ControlHealth and Safety ExperienceFire SafetyChild SafeguardingLine chef/sous chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePatient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHome HealthManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentSupport Worker
Langley Park
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareVentilatorSymbol Communication SystemsPersonal Training+24 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMedication AdministrationSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingCOVID-19 ProtocolsCare 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 WORKER
Ushaw Moor
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationFront DeskEvents ManagementBasic Life Support+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementClient EngagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementNetworkingCommunity Care Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+4 moreSkills
Driving LicenceTime ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer Service
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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 62 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 a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Care Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: community care assistant, health care assistant 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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