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 GED45%Vocational or technical training26%Master's degree14%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Sanctuary Care
Bondcare
Care UK
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years30%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 302 profiles for Senior-Care-Assistants in Durham
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £26,491 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,439 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 ExperienceLiving Support Worker/key worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+3 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHome HealthLeadershipAssisted Living Experience(Care/Support)
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareCardiac ECG TestingDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMedication AdministrationComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsCarer
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceChild SafeguardingFire SafetyCare CertificateCross-Infection Control+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportCare PlansCARE 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 CareCARE 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 Care
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for senior-care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for senior-care-assistants include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification and Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
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: CARE ASSISTANT, care support worker (senior support level) and living support worker/key 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 12 years of professional experience.
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