Senior-Care-Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
HC One
Care UK
Bondcare
Time at current job
1-2 years44%Less than a year33%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 296 profiles for Senior-Care-Assistants in Durham
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £26,516 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,436 yearly
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Care Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingBuccal Midazolam AdministrationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingManual Handling of PatientsFood Safety+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior Support Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsNVQCare Support ExperienceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication AdministrationCare Assistant
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal Training+11 moreSkills
Care ExperienceCare PlansCommunication SkillsSignposting to Community ResourcesStakeholder LiaisonCase ManagementCare Support Worker
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid AdministrationManual Handling of PatientsCare Certificate+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportCARE ASSISTANT
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesChild SafeguardingFire SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life Care+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLearning Disability Service ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPatients with Learning DisabilitiesWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPatient-Centred CareSenior Care Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
End-Of-Life CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceVenepuncturePhlebotomyHospice Care+4 moreSkills
Care PlansSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceGeriatricsNursing Home ExperienceCare Home
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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 54 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for senior-care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for senior-care-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Care Certificate.
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: senior support worker, CARE ASSISTANT and support worker.
What level of education is common for a senior care assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a senior care assistant in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a senior care assistant?
Most senior-care-assistants have 15 years of professional experience.
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