Support Workers jobs in Reading
Live support worker vacancies in Reading aggregated from Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, Adzuna, CV-Library, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs. Salary band £22,500–£29,000. Top employers include Mencap, Turning Point, Dimensions.
Example listings
- Support Worker — MencapMencap · Reading · £25,500–£27,500Mencap is recruiting support workers in Reading. positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults.
- Support Worker — Turning PointTurning Point · Reading · £25,500–£28,000Turning Point is recruiting support workers in Reading. positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults.
- Support Worker — DimensionsDimensions · Reading · £24,000–£26,500Dimensions is recruiting support workers in Reading. positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults.
- Support Worker — Mears GroupMears Group · Reading · £23,500–£25,500Mears Group is recruiting support workers in Reading. positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults.
- Support Worker — Voyage CareVoyage Care · Reading · £24,000–£26,000Voyage Care is recruiting support workers in Reading. positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults.
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How to land a support worker role in Reading
- Get the credentials employers screen for: Enhanced DBS, PBS training, MAPA / PMVA.
- Rewrite your CV around the keywords ATS systems scan for: positive behaviour support, person-centred planning, safeguarding adults, lone working. Atlas does this per job in under a minute.
- Apply across at least four boards — single-board strategies miss most of the market.
- Send a one-paragraph follow-up two business days after applying. Response rates roughly double.
- Track every application; ghosting is normal but pattern-spotting helps you fix CV gaps fast.
Frequently asked
What does a support worker earn in Reading?
Support Workers in Reading typically earn £22,500–£29,000 depending on experience, employer, and shift pattern. Senior or specialist roles can pay above this band.
What certifications do I need to work as a support worker in Reading?
The most commonly requested credentials are: Enhanced DBS, PBS training, MAPA / PMVA, First Aid, Medication training. Employers vary — Atlas reads each job description and flags missing certifications against your CV automatically.
Which job boards have the most support worker roles in Reading?
For support workers in Reading, the strongest sources are Reed, Indeed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, and Adzuna. Atlas reads all eight major UK boards in parallel and de-duplicates the results, so you see each role once.
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