Care-Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills8%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree19%Vocational or technical training16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years16%Current company
Care UK
HC One
(Supported living & LD) Bond care-Durham, NCTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years26%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £25,523 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,109 yearly
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Support Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePhysical InterventionSkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceGroundskeepingDeputy Home Manager / Care & Governance Manager
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationCoachingSpecial EducationCare HomeLawSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSalesSales ManagementStaff TrainingChildren and Young person Support Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresDe-Escalation TechniquesMultidisciplinary CollaborationDecision MakingDelivery learning assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceMedication AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMultilingualProofreadingCustomer ServiceLanguage Services ExperienceVoluntary Care Assistant /Support worker
Sedgefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AnalysisSkills
Public SpeakingBasic Life SupportInfection Prevention & ControlHealth and Safety ExperienceFire SafetyChild SafeguardingHealthcare Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChallenging Behaviour SupportSkills
Communication SkillsRecord KeepingPatient-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, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Care Assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Driving Licence, Level 3 in Health & Social Care and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: senior support worker, health care assistant and senior support worker/support worker.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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