Care Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership6%Medication Administration6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years18%Current company
b&m careShinfield view care homeAbbeyfield way societyTime at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years21%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: 14 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 CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlManual HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsField Care Supervisor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsTEAM LEADER
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareDementia CareSpecial EducationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
EnglishDementia CareCommunication SkillsManual HandlingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHome Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateEnglishBLS CertificationSkills
NutritionDriving LicenceSupervising ExperienceHome CareInfection Prevention & ControlCommunication SkillsSENIOR CARE ASSISTANT / SHIFT LEAD (IN-CHARGE)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceEnglishSkills
Dementia CareCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationVital SignsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHealthcare assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
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, Care Certificate and First Aid Certification.
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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