Care-Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
Master's degree34%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%Current company
Shinfield View Care Home(A3 Care Ltd-UK)121 CareTime at current job
1-2 years63%Less than a year13%2-5 years13%
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Last updated: 20 Sept 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £27,711 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,301 yearly
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Senior Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareCare PlansEnd-Of-Life CarePatient-Centred CareNutritionFood Hygiene Certificate+20 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationDomiciliary Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCommunication SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+2 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceSenior CareSupport Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClassroom ExperienceTutoringBehaviour ManagementCare Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCafé ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlCare Support Experience+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSalesMerchandisingWriting SkillsHealth Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaChild Safeguarding+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsNetworkingBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportPatient Personal Care AssistanceSelf-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 Care
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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 61 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: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care-assistants include: care worker, health care assistant and domiciliary care assistant.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Master's degree 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 13 years of professional experience.
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