Typical starting pay for these jobs: £15.38/hr (median of 30 adverts that state pay)
8am - 8pm Days 8pm - 8am Nights Up to £33,176 per annum (pro rata) Up to 44 hours per week Cedar Lodge, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading RG8 7EJ Role Overview Do you want to be part of something special? Would you much prefer a better work / life balance? Do you want to belong to an organisation that care…
Barchester Healthcare
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication…
Elysium Healthcare
Job summary Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Rosebank House in Reading as…
Barchester Healthcare
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll…
Starrycare Recruitment Services
Starrycare currently has job opportunities for dedicated and conscientious Health Care Assistants who would want to join our friendly team on a full-time or part-time basis. Candidates must be warm and friendly with strong work ethics, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing quality care to our…
Careline The Agency For Care Staff
Elderly Care Support Worker – Reading Careline is looking for caring, compassionate and reliable Support Workers to provide care and assistance to elderly individuals in Reading. This is a rewarding opportunity to support older adults with their daily routines, promoting their dignity, comfort, independence and…
Avery Healthcare Group
Job summary At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly…
Are you a Carer looking for an opportunity working part time in the Berkshire area? *Self Employed or willing to register *Must have a UK Driving licence and access to own vehicle Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible Are you an experienced carer looking for a long-term position with a private care agency that truly…
COUNTY CARERS LIMITED
Are you an experienced carer looking for a long-term position with a private care agency that truly values and appreciates its team? County Carers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Live in Carer to Support multiple clients. *Minimum 2 week placement * From £130 Per Day Role Includes:…
COUNTY CARERS LIMITED
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live in Complex Care Worker to provide specialised support to both adults and children with complex health needs. This role involves delivering personalised care within the comfort of clients own homes. The position offers an opportunity to work in a rewarding environment…
Are you a Carer looking for an opportunity working part time in the Berkshire area? *Self Employed or willing to register *Must have a UK Driving licence and access to own vehicle Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible Are you an experienced carer looking for a long-term position with a private care agency that truly…
Barchester Healthcare
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties…
Barchester Healthcare
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great…
Unicare Complex Care
Full job description READING (2:1 – 24 HOUR COMPLEX CARE) Complex Care Support Worker – 2:1 Package (24 Hour Support) About Unicare Complex Care Specialist Unicare delivers specialist complex care and supported living services across the South of England. We support individuals with autism, learning disabilities,…
Clover Care Group Limited
Complex Care Worker £16ph Days | £18ph Nights & Weekends | £135–£145 per day Live-In Experienced Complex Care Workers Wanted Reading Clover Care Group is growing across Reading and we're looking to build a strong bank of experienced Complex Care Workers to support a range of new and existing packages. We have a…
Barchester Healthcare
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication…
Willingcare
Job Description Community Palliative Care Nurse (RGN) Up to £51,000 per year (pro rata for part-time, Depending on experience and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification) Full Time or Part Time | Day & Night Shifts | Permanent Must be a driver, due to the nature of the role and travel requirements Providing palliative…
Spire Healthcare
Job summary Bank Healthcare Assistant | Surgical ward| Bank- Flexible Working| Dunedin, Reading Spire Dunedin Hospital has an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the staffing bank as a Healthcare Assistant. This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our nursing staff in the…
Workplace Experience Ambassador / Facilities Coordinator - Contract Reading | Fully Onsite, 5 Days Per Week £187.50 per day | Umbrella | Inside IR35 Do you have experience in corporate facilities management, workplace operations or front-of-house services? Interested in a contract role supporting a newly opened office…
Workplace Experience Ambassador / Facilities Coordinator - Contract Reading | Fully Onsite, 5 Days Per Week £187.50 per day | Umbrella | Inside IR35 Do you have experience in corporate facilities management, workplace operations or front-of-house services? Interested in a contract role supporting a newly opened office…
183,762
people live in Reading
12%
are aged 65 or over (22,678 people)
3,158
people are aged 85 or over
10,986
look after someone unpaid; 3,049 do so for 50+ hours a week
4,810
residents work in social care (5% of people in work)
105
CQC-registered care services in Reading
32
care homes, 7 of them with nursing
60
home care agencies; 24 services offer supported living
Providers with the most registered services in Reading: Voyage 1 Limited (7), Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited (4), Reading Borough Council (4) and G P Homecare Limited (3).
£14.09/hr
typical advertised pay (11 of 14 adverts that state pay are above the £12.71 National Living Wage)
22 / 11
full-time / part-time jobs (where the advert says)
Advertising most right now: Barchester Healthcare (4), Elysium Healthcare (4), Everpool Recruitment (4), COUNTY CARERS LIMITED (3) and Spire Healthcare (3).
Population and age: Population estimates, mid-2025, Office for National Statistics (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Unpaid care and jobs: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics (Open Government Licence v3.0). “Work in social care” counts residential care and social work without accommodation.
Care services: contains CQC information, the register of care services in England, downloaded November 2026. Counts are for the Reading council area; a service offering several types counts in each.
Adverts: the 50 jobs within 15 miles shown on this page, so these figures change as jobs come and go.
