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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Leadership 6%
Medication Administration 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 32%
Bachelor's degree 29%
Master's degree 21%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 24%

Current company

121 Care
Abbeyfield way society
Alexander Grange luxury care home

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 16%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 49%

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Last updated: 13 Jul 2026

Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £27,492 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£34,804 yearly

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Support Worker

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBLS Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlManual HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational Skills

Field Care Supervisor

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBLS Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeOrganisational Skills

TEAM LEADER

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareSpecial EducationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

EnglishDementia CareCommunication SkillsManual HandlingLeadershipSupervising Experience

Home Care Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateEnglishBLS Certification

Skills

NutritionDriving LicenceSupervising ExperienceHome CareInfection Prevention & ControlCommunication Skills

SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT / SHIFT LEAD (IN-CHARGE)

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceEnglish

Skills

Dementia CareCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationVital SignsLeadershipSupervising Experience

Healthcare assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate

Skills

Medication AdministrationDementia CareCommunication SkillsPatient CareCare ExperienceFood Preparation

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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 60 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 medication administration.

What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Care Certificate.

What are some job titles related to care assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: support worker, health care assistant and field care supervisor.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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