Care-Assistants for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organisational Skills5%Customer Service4%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
6-10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
EveryDay Care & Support
(part time) Hc-one Hartford CourtAkari Care
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years38%2-5 years13%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £25,450 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,455 yearly
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Health Care Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst Aid CertificationNVQInfection Prevention & ControlEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)+3 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceEnglishHealth Care Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesUltrasonic TestingDriving LicenceRestaurant ExperienceNon-Destructive Testing InspectionsNon-Destructive TestingSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRegistered Nurse
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
NMCOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareClinical Patient AssessmentsPatient MonitoringPatient Assessment+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipNursing Home ExperienceCare HomeCare Work in Day CentresCare Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHome HealthBehaviour ManagementMedication AdministrationProcess ImprovementCare Plan DevelopmentCare Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresBTECChild SafeguardingFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Catheter CareCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationTube FeedingPatient-Centred CareDementia CareCare Assistant / Support Worker
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)NMCConflict ManagementFire Safety+15 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingInfection Prevention & ControlMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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 care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: health care assistant, care assistant / support worker and senior radiographic 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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