Senior-Care-Assistants for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree39%High school diploma or GED24%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Prestwick CareEnhanced care
Hill Care
Time at current job
Less than a year44%1-2 years44%2-5 years11%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £26,561 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,062 yearly
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Care Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresBTECChild SafeguardingFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Catheter CareCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationTube FeedingPatient-Centred CareDementia CareChildren’s Support Worker (Part-Time, 20hrs/wk)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaComplaint Handling+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPatient-Centred CareDe-Escalation TechniquesCare Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQInfection Prevention & Control+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCare Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHome HealthBehaviour ManagementMedication AdministrationProcess ImprovementCare Plan DevelopmentCare Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementElectrical ExperienceRenewable EnergyElectrical MaintenanceConstruction ManagementAI+2 moreSkills
Home HealthCommunication SkillsMATLABLaboratory ExperienceHealthcare ExperienceElectrical WiringPersonal Support Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresMental Capacity Act 2005Capacity AssessmentCare Record Keeping
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for senior-care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for senior-care-assistants include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid.
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, health care assistant and children’s support worker (part-time, 20hrs/wk).
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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a senior care assistant?
Most senior-care-assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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