Senior-Care-Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management6%Education level
Master's degree43%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
Barchester Healthcare
Brighter Living Care
Chrysalis CareTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Senior Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £27,416 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,666 yearly
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Care Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionMedication AdministrationManual Handling of Patients+5 moreSkills
Catheter CareManual HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationStock OrderingMedication Stock ChecksCasual Residential Care Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHoistsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDrivingManual Handling of Patients+8 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationMeal PreparationFood PreparationSafeguarding ProceduresSENIOR CARE ASSISTANT / SHIFT LEAD (IN-CHARGE)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCare Record KeepingDementia CareFirst Line Practitioner
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationTechnical SupportFirst AidNVQBereavement SupportInfection Prevention & Control+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceMusculoskeletal PhysiotherapyMusculoskeletal AssessmentsExercise Prescription in PhysiotherapyExercise ProgrammingSenior Care Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFire SafetyBasic Life SupportBLSSkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSenior 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 Administration
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What's the average time to fill a senior care assistant role?
The average time to fill a senior care assistant role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do senior-care-assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a senior care assistant include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a senior care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for senior-care-assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to senior-care-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to senior-care-assistants include: care worker, senior care assistant / team leader and SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT / SHIFT LEAD (in-charge).
What level of education is common for a senior care assistant?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a senior care assistant in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a senior care assistant?
Most senior-care-assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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