Senior Care Assistants for hire in Derby

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    1,588

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Master's degree
    28%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • HC One
    • Bupa
    • University hospital Derby and burton
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    2-5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £27,191 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,886 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Care Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBuccal Midazolam AdministrationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPRData GovernanceCare Certificate+15 more

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Experience
  • Senior Health Care Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceCare CertificateCross-Infection Control+8 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManual HandlingLeadershipTime ManagementCare Experience
  • Care planner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceSalesAccount Management
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Food SafetyWound ManagementFire Safety+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresInfection Prevention & ControlRecord Keeping
  • Senior Carer

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlCPRMedication Administration+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementCare Record KeepingClinical Record Keeping
  • Senior Care Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCare PlansFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPR+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceReport WritingComputer LiteracyITComputer Skills

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What's the average time to fill a senior care assistant role?

The average time to fill a senior care assistant role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do senior care assistants tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for senior care assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for senior care assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to senior care assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to senior care assistants include: healthcare assistant, senior carer and care and support worker.

What level of education is common for a senior care assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a senior care assistant in Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a senior care assistant?

Most senior care assistants have 6 years of professional experience.

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