Carers for hire in Durham

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    304

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Care Experience7%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Master's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Bondcare
    Care UK
    Access 247 Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year44%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years11%

Browse Indeed's database of 304 profiles for Carers in Durham

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Carer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £29,828 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £46,220 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Care Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingBuccal Midazolam AdministrationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingManual Handling of PatientsFood Safety+9 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care Experience
  • Living Support Worker/key worker

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+3 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome HealthLeadershipAssisted Living Experience
  • Carer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingFood PreparationCustomer ServiceDriving
  • Care Assistant

    Spennymoor

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal Training+11 more

    Skills

    Care ExperienceCare PlansCommunication SkillsSignposting to Community ResourcesStakeholder LiaisonCase Management
  • Care Support Worker

    Spennymoor

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid AdministrationManual Handling of PatientsCare Certificate+16 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour Support
  • Team Member

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationComputer SkillsChild SafeguardingMathsITWorking with School-Aged Children+5 more

    Skills

    Stakeholder LiaisonCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsConflict ManagementLesson PlanningInterpersonal Troubleshooting

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What skills do carers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carer include: communication skills, care experience and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for carers?

Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to carers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: line chef/sous chef, CARE ASSISTANT and care support worker.

What level of education is common for a carer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a carer in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a carer?

Most carers have 12 years of professional experience.

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