Support-Workers for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Master's degree28%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Calcot Services for Children
1to1 Group (two saints Wokingham)AAT QUALITY CARE AGENCY LTDTime at current job
2-5 years44%1-2 years33%Less than a year22%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,175 profiles for Support-Workers in Reading
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £33,576 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £50,831 yearly
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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 OfficeSupport worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRChild SafeguardingCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life Support+13 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipEarly Childhood EducationCustomer ServiceFood PreparationWaking Night Support Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementDocument ManagementRecord KeepingUK GDPRSupport Worker / Healthcare Assistant / Key Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesMedication AdministrationWound CareWound Management+1 moreSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistancePatient MonitoringHealthcare 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 ProceduresSupport Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistancePatients with Learning DisabilitiesWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsLearning Disability Support
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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: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification 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: care worker, support worker / healthcare assistant / key worker and healthcare 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 6 years of professional experience.
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