Carers for hire in Durham

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    309

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Care Experience8%
    Customer Service6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Vocational or technical training23%
    Master's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Care UK
    Sanctuary Care
    Access 247 Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years37%

Browse Indeed's database of 309 profiles for Carers in Durham

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Carer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £29,426 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£45,495 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Carer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNMCNursingMentor and Peer Support ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsNursingHospital ExperienceDrivingEnglish
  • Line chef/sous chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePatient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHome HealthManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & Development
  • 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
  • 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
  • Team Member

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Stakeholder LiaisonCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsConflict ManagementLesson PlanningInterpersonal Troubleshooting
  • Health Carer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Community Health Service ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHospice CarePalliative Care ExpertiseEnd-Of-Life Care

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a carer?

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

What are some job titles related to carers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: carer for family member, care worker and health carer.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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