Female Support Worker

Guardian Homecare Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Basildon is looking for Support Workers to provide compassionate and dedicated care to clients. Your role will involve companionship, medication management, mobility assistance, and emotional support. Both experienced carers and newcomers are welcome, with full training provided. You will benefit from flexible work hours, paid mileage, and additional perks like enhanced pay during weekends and holidays. Be part of a team transforming the care industry. Apply now to embark on your rewarding journey.

Benefits

Paid training

Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay

Flexible hours

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient.
• Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Observant, attentive, and organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through conversations and activities.
• Assist with medication management and health monitoring.
• Support clients with mobility and emotional needs.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

What Else You’ll Help With

• Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, reminders, safe administration
• Nutrition & Mealtimes – cooking nutritious meals, considering dietary needs
• Housekeeping – light cleaning, laundry, tidying
• Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
• Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
• Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
• Documentation – accurate record keeping
• Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to care— full training is provided .

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient
• Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated
• Strong communicators with good people skills
• Observant, attentive, and organised
• Able to work independently while following care plans

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

Why Join Guardian Care?

We’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and recognising the extraordinary efforts of our teams.

As a Support Worker, you’ll receive :

• Paid training (online & face-to-face)
• Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
• Local work with paid mileage
• Flexible hours (part-time & full-time)
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Career progression & development opportunities
• Well-being & benefits platform
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Death in Service payment
• Enhanced maternity, adoption & paternity pay
• Refer-a-friend bonus (£300 per referral!)
• Blue Light Card eligibility for exclusive discounts

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a role that’s more rewarding than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory , then come join our team of everyday heroes!

Apply today and start your care journey with Guardian Care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

This role is advertised as gender-specific due to the needs of the people we support, and is therefore exempt from the Equality Act 2010.