Support-Workers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills4%Safeguarding Procedures3%Education level
High school diploma or GED29%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,514 profiles for Support-Workers in Gateshead
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £32,565 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,346 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Care Team Leader
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresFirst Aid AdministrationChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicencePatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingBehaviour ManagementChildren’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 TechniquesHealth Care Support Worker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationMental Health Act 1983Conflict ManagementLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCross-Infection ControlLevel 2 in Food Safety+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsComputer NetworkingComputer RepairCustomer ServiceDrivingAdministrative ExperienceSupport Worker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Mental Health Act 1983Complaint Handling+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPerson-Centred Care PlanningPatient-Centred CareCare PlansWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsRisk ManagementHealthcare Support Worker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CarePhysical InterventionVenepuncturePhlebotomyBlood SamplingVenepunctureSkills
Continuous ImprovementCare Quality Commission StandardsRisk ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPatient-Centred CareAgency Support Worker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene Certificate+6 moreSkills
Patient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support-workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organisational skills and safeguarding procedures.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: Safeguarding Certification, NVQ and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: children’s support worker (part-time, 20hrs/wk), health care support worker and clinical support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support-workers have 10 years of professional experience.
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