Senior Care Assistants for hire in Gateshead

Find senior care assistants who deliver essential support to individuals with daily living tasks while also offering companionship and monitoring health needs. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Gateshead to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,870

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    Vocational or technical training
    18%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Barchester Healthcare
    • HC One
    • Bluebird Care South Tyneside
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,870 profiles for Senior Care Assistants in Gateshead

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £26,647 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,187 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Registered Nurse

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareClinical Patient AssessmentsPatient MonitoringPatient Assessment+19 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipNursing Home ExperienceCare HomeCare Work in Day Centres
  • Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP)

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Record KeepingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRAdministrative ExperienceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationMental and Behavioural Health ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMental Health Services
  • Domiciliary Care Assistant / Support Worker

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlBehaviour ManagementMedication Administration+5 more

    Skills

    Patient Personal Care AssistanceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaOlder Adult Care ExperienceInfection Prevention & ControlCommunication Skills
  • Care Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQInfection Prevention & Control+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingWorking with Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
  • Care Assistant

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCare PlansCRM SoftwareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHome HealthHome CareCustomer SupportMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Senior Administrator & Care Coordinator

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Medication AdministrationHACCPQuality Control Experience Within Food and Beverage IndustryQuality ControlQuality Control Within General Manufacturing Industry

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCustomer ServiceFiling

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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: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.

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: health care assistant, care assistant and registered nurse.

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

Master'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 6 years of professional experience.

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