Support Workers for hire in Reading
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2,158
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 19%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Elysium Healthcare
SeeAbility
Rehability UK
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £33,690 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £50,436 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Family support worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismUK GDPRConflict ManagementChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+11 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeTeam Leader/Support Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCare PlansMedication AdministrationCare ExperienceComplex Care Support Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAdvanced Life SupportBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipPatient CareMedication AdministrationPatient Personal Care AssistanceHealthcare Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationMedication AdministrationDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity Act 2005Care CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePersonal Service ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationSafeguarding ProceduresOperations Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFront DeskSalesRetail SalesCoachingCommunication SkillsCare Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionMedication AdministrationManual Handling of Patients+5 moreSkills
Catheter CareManual HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationStock OrderingMedication Stock Checks
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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 80 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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Safeguarding Certification, Care Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: care worker, support worker (children & young adults) and team leader/support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Bachelor's degree 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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