Care-Assistants for hire in Northampton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills6%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree31%Vocational or technical training28%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
1-2 years30%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
West Northamptonshire Council
Northampton General Hospital
St Andrew's Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 6 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Northampton: £25,572 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,386 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceMedication AdministrationSkills
Home HealthCare ExperienceManual HandlingCommunication SkillsDementia CareMedication AdministrationHealth Care Support Worker
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)First Aid CertificationMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwarePublic HealthHealthcare Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationMental Health Act 1983Data GovernanceConflict ManagementFood SafetyFire Safety+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient CareComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsHealth Care Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Electronic Patient Record SystemsDatixPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesRiO Electronic Patient RecordRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment+6 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMental Health Patient Care ExperienceWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsHealthcare ExperienceBank Health Care Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Infection Prevention & ControlPhysical InterventionMedication AdministrationDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsPicture Exchange Communication System (PECS)Mental Capacity Act 2005+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipRisk ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingSafety PlansNight Care Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyCleaningSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneFood SafetyCare Experience
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification 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: health care assistant, care/ support worker and practice lead.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Northampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 6 years of professional experience.
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