Care-Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Shinfield View Care Home121 CareAbbeycrest Nursing HomeTime at current job
1-2 years56%2-5 years33%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £27,608 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,177 yearly
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Health Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlDriving LicenceHealthcare ExperienceMedication Administration+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesHealth Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManual HandlingAssisted Living ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRMedication Administration+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceHome CareMedication AdministrationCare PlansCare Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCare CertificateBasic Life SupportEnd-Of-Life CarePatient-Centred Care+9 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsPersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresFirst Aid AdministrationSelf-Employed Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationAirway ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCSSRespiratory Therapy+3 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationAlzheimer's CareDementia CareCasual Residential Care Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationMonitored Dosage System (MDS) PreparationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCategory AM LicencePrevent Duty Guidance+2 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationMeal PreparationFood PreparationSafeguarding Procedures
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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?
The average time to fill a care assistant role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do care-assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for care-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Care Certificate, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: health care assistant, care team leader-nights and HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care-assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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