Empowering Learning Disability Support Worker | Flexible Shifts

Guardian Homecare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Paid Shadowing Shifts

NVQs/Diplomas funded

Job summary

Guardian Homecare is hiring Learning Disability Support Workers to support Basildon and surrounding areas. Shifts include days, evenings, and sleep-ins; full-time and part-time roles available.

You’ll deliver person-centred care promoting independence and wellbeing, with training provided and a driving requirement for community-based work. Roles cover empowerment, community access, personal care, medication support, and emotional support.

Qualifications

• Genuine compassion and respect for others.
• A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Reliability and a caring, supportive nature.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Empowering independence: help individuals develop essential life skills (cooking, budgeting, household tasks).
• Community access: support to college, shopping, hobbies, and social activities.
• Personal care: dignified support with bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Medication support: collecting prescriptions, reminders, and administration.
• Emotional support: consistent, encouraging presence to build confidence.
• Encourage social engagement and family connections.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to healthcare professionals and family.
• Maintain accurate documentation of support provided.
• Respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team.

Skills

Compassion

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reliability

Right to work in UK

Job description

Guardian Homecare is hiring Learning Disability Support Workers to support Basildon and surrounding areas. Shifts include days, evenings, and sleep-ins; full-time and part-time roles available.

You’ll deliver person-centred care promoting independence and wellbeing, with training provided and a driving requirement for community-based work. Roles cover empowerment, community access, personal care, medication support, and emotional support.