Care Jobs in Reading
There are 62 care jobs within 25 km of Reading right now. Typical advertised pay is £28,300 a year (about £14.51 an hour).
Who is hiring in Reading
Employers and agencies with the most recent care ads near Reading:
- Barchester Healthcare
- Radfield Home Care
- Avery Healthcare
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Care UK
Where the jobs are
Areas around Reading with the most new care roles:
- Oxford
- Reading
- Wallingford
- Basingstoke
- Bracknell
Latest care jobs near Reading
Barchester Healthcare · Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Care Assistant - Care Home - Wallingford ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents…
Barchester Healthcare · Basingstoke, Hampshire
Night Care Assistant - Basingstoke ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each…
Barchester Healthcare · Wokingham, Berkshire
Maintenance Assistant - Care Home - Wokingham ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to…
Barchester Healthcare · Basingstoke, Hampshire
Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home - Basingstoke ABOUT THE ROLE As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to…
Barchester Healthcare · Reading, Berkshire
Care Assistant - Care Home - Reading ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents…
Barchester Healthcare · Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Care Home Community Lead - Wallingford ABOUT THE ROLE As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help…
Barchester Healthcare · Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Peripatetic Care Assistant - Wallingford 500 Golden Hello Welcome Bonus is one of the ways we will reward you when you join…
Avery Healthcare · Basingstoke, Hampshire
Care Assistant - Nights - Grove Road Basingstoke Hampshire Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who…
Avery Healthcare · Bracknell, Berkshire
Senior Care Assistant - Nights - Bracknell Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for…
Avery Healthcare · Bracknell, Berkshire
Senior Care Assistant - Bracknell Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.…
Jobs by Adzuna · data via the Adzuna API, updated 2 November 2026. Applying takes you to the employer or job site.
What care workers do
Care workers support older people and people with disabilities at home, in care homes and in supported living. The work is personal care, company and help with daily tasks.
Day to day
- Help with washing, dressing and meals
- Give medication as trained
- Write care notes after each visit
- Spot changes in health and report them
What you need
- Right to work in the UK
- An enhanced DBS check (the employer usually arranges it)
- Kindness and patience
- A driving licence for home-care rounds in many areas
How to stand out when you apply
- Mention any Care Certificate or NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Say if you drive, because home-care rounds often need it
- Ask how travel time between visits is paid
Care jobs in Reading: FAQs
How much do care workers earn in Reading?
Recent care ads near Reading that show a real salary pay a typical £28,300 a year (the median of 33 ads), which is about £14.51 an hour for a 37.5-hour week. Pay changes with shifts, experience and overtime.
How many care jobs are there in Reading?
We found 62 live care jobs within 25 km of Reading when this page was last updated on 2 November 2026. About 67% of recent ads were part-time.
Can I get a care job with no experience?
Yes, many employers in Reading train new starters. Look for ads that say “no experience needed” or “full training”, and show you are reliable and available.
Is it free to apply?
Yes. A real employer never asks you to pay to apply, for training or for uniform. If an ad asks for money, do not pay and read our safety tips.
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