Support Workers for hire in Reading

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    1,209

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Microsoft Office6%
    Microsoft Word5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Brighter living care
    Cedar Hope Care Services
    Activate Learning
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year19%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years43%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,209 profiles for Support Workers in Reading

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £30,697 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£51,918 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Occupational Health Advisor

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNMCDementia CareVital SignsNursingPatient Monitoring

    Skills

    Occupational HealthCase ManagementPrimary CareMedication AdministrationCybersecurityInformation Security
  • Senior Health Care Support Worker

    Woodley

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationNVQFirst Aid CertificationTutoringBLS Certification

    Skills

    Basic Life SupportInfection Prevention & ControlFirst AidPhlebotomyTutoringWord Processing
  • Support Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlManual HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational Skills
  • Family Support Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCare ExperienceHome HealthChildcareSales
  • Senior Support Worker / Deputy Team Leader (Ofsted)

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReport WritingCare Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeSupply Chain ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMentoring
  • Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Medication AdministrationFirst AidMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointPower BI

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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?

The average time to fill a support worker role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do support workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, microsoft office and microsoft word.

What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?

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

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: occupational health advisor, therapeutic residential support worker and family support worker.

What level of education is common for a support worker?

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

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 10 years of professional experience.

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