Carers for hire in Reading

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    717

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills14%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Care Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Self-Employed
    (Agency) Peoples for Places Limited
    Abbeyfield way society
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years33%
    Less than a year22%

Browse Indeed's database of 717 profiles for Carers in Reading

Last updated: 20 Sept 2026

Carer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £45,251 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,727£64,539 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
  • Care Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingCafé ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlCare Support Experience+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSalesMerchandisingWriting Skills
  • Carer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Special EducationDrivingTeaching Special Educational NeedsTeachingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+20 more

    Skills

    NVQGCSECommunication SkillsCare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceMicrosoft Word
  • Carer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Healthcare ExperienceMathematicsEnglishCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare PlansCare HomeCare ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia
  • Carer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFood SafetyCare Certificate+8 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareDriving
  • Care Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionMedication AdministrationManual Handling of Patients+5 more

    Skills

    Catheter CareManual HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationStock OrderingMedication Stock Checks

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What skills do carers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carer include: communication skills, organisational skills and care experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for carers?

Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Care Certificate, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to carers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: care worker, first line practitioner and support worker/carer.

What level of education is common for a carer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a carer in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a carer?

Most carers have 13 years of professional experience.

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