Care Assistants for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership6%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree21%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years10%Current company
Akari Care
Magnus Care LtdMariposa Care Group Limited
Time at current job
Less than 1 year32%1-2 years17%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,876 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Assistant
Tynemouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Care ExperienceHome HealthCare HomeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementInfection Prevention & ControlCare Coordinator
Wallsend
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationDementia CareNVQFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCare PlansOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMentoringQuality AssuranceCare Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Infection Prevention & ControlManual HandlingCommunication SkillsFirst AidTime ManagementSenior Health Care Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
ChildcareCare PlansMedication AdministrationDementia CareLeadershipCommunication SkillsSenior Care Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeCare ExperienceBusinessSkills
Communication SkillsBasic Life SupportFirst AidFood HandlingSenior CareMedication AdministrationSenior Care Assistant
Elswick
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Medication AdministrationDementia CareSenior CareManual HandlingInfection Prevention & ControlLeadership
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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 60 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, leadership and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification 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: senior care assistant, senior care assistant and research consultant.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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