Senior-Care-Assistants for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED28%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
ENHANCED CARE
Prestwick careWellburn Care Homes
Time at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years10%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £26,604 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,145 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Care Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQMathsITEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceStockingCare Plan DevelopmentRegistered Nurse
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
NMCOlder Adult Care ExperienceSenior CareClinical Patient AssessmentsPatient MonitoringPatient Assessment+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipNursing Home ExperienceCare HomeCare Work in Day CentresStop Smoking Advisor
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentDecision MakingCare Assistant
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQCPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationTube FeedingCatheter CarePatient-Centred CareDementia CareSenior Care Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeFirst AidBusinessMedication AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBasic Life SupportFirst AidFire SafetyFood HandlingCare 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 Conditions
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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 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: care assistant, health care assistant and registered nurse.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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