Care-Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
Barchester Healthcare
Chrysalis CareShinfield view care homeTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years24%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £28,079 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,798 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportBLSSkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSupport Worker (Children & Young Adults)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesUK GDPRChallenging Behaviour Support+8 moreSkills
HoistsHoist TransferPatient Personal Care AssistanceManual Handling of PatientsDe-Escalation TechniquesMedication AdministrationSenior 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 AdministrationCQC Registered Manager - Extra Care
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookSenior Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQDriving+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCare PlansCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceHealth Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateDecontaminationCare CertificateSkills
LeadershipNegotiationCommunication SkillsPatient ObservationFirst AidMicrosoft Excel
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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 62 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care-assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: senior care assistant, care worker and support worker (children & young adults).
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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