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Recruiting in West Berkshire

Covering rural rounds between Newbury and the Wiltshire border

Recruitment in West Berkshire is about geography. Newbury and Thatcham hold most of the population along the A4 corridor, but clients in Hungerford, Lambourn or the villages north of the M4 need carers who drive and are willing to cover longer distances. Reading, Basingstoke and Swindon are all within commuting range, which widens the pool but also gives local carers plenty of alternatives.

A median age that has climbed to 43 in ten years points to more demand for care ahead, much of it in villages where only a driver can reach clients reliably. Nursing homes compete with the Royal Berkshire in Reading and with Berkshire Healthcare's community services for nurses and support workers.

Searching Carer Badge around a Hungerford postcode, rather than across the whole district, tells you quickly whether any drivers living nearby are available for regular visits or whether you need to look over the border into Wiltshire.

94% of the inspected care employers in West Berkshire are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC, above the 84% across the South East and above England as a whole (85%).