Learning Disability Support Worker

City & County Healthcare Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid online & face-to-face training

Career progression & self-development

Flexible working (full or part-time)

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adopt

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Cycle to Work scheme

£300 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Well-being & benefits platform

Be part of the largest care company in

Job summary

Guardian Homecare is seeking Learning Disability Support Workers to join our Basildon team, supporting service users across Basildon and surrounding areas with person-centred care and empowerment of independence.

We offer flexible shifts seven days a week, full-time and part-time roles, paid training and mileage allowance to cover travel between visits. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying career opportunities and security.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude, reliability and drive to champion independence.
• Driving Licence is strictly required due to community-based work across Basildon SS13/SS14/SS15.

Responsibilities

• Empowering independence by helping individuals develop essential life skills.
• Community access to college, shopping, hobbies and social activities.
• Personal care support with bathing, dressing and grooming as required.
• Medication support including reminders and administration.
• Emotional support to encourage confidence and self-esteem.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassion

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reliability

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We're currently recruiting full-time and part-time Learning Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team supporting service users across Basildon and the surrounding areas.

Work Locations

Work close to home in some of our most vibrant and welcoming communities: Basildon Pitsea (SS13), Basildon Central (SS14), Laindon (SS15) and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Wherever you're based, there's an individual near you waiting for your support and encouragement!

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rates: £12.71 / £13.01 / £13.21 per hour
• Mileage allowance: Paid mileage between visits

Shift Patterns

Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle. Shift patterns can vary based on the individuals you are supporting, but typically include:

• Day Shifts
• Evening Shifts
• Sleep-in/Waking nights

We value flexibility and reliability, and we provide consistent work for those who are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Guardian Homecare? At Guardian Homecare every day is different. Each shift brings new challenges, rewarding moments, and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life. Unlike traditional domiciliary care, this role is truly about active support and enabling independence. Whether you're helping someone develop a new life skill or supporting them at a community event, your work truly matters.

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We're transforming the care industry by working smarter and driving positive change. With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Empowering Independence (helping individuals develop essential life skills, from cooking and budgeting to household tasks)
• Community Access (supporting individuals to get out and about to college, shopping, hobbies, and social activities)
• Personal care (providing dignified support with bathing, dressing, and grooming as required)
• Medication support (collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and administration)
• Emotional support (being a consistent, encouraging presence to help build confidence and self-esteem)

You’ll also:

• Encourage social engagement and family connections
• Monitor wellbeing and report any 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

Qualifications

• What You'll Need (Besides a Cape!)
• We offer full, paid training – all you need is a positive attitude, reliability, and the drive to champion independence.
• Driving Requirement: Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence is strictly required due to the community-based nature of this role covering SS13, SS14, and SS15.
• Genuine compassion and respect for others (kindness goes a long way!)
• A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude (as resilient as a rubber band and eager to learn)
• Strong communication and listening skills (that would make a UN diplomat jealous)
• Problem-solving abilities
• Reliability and a caring, supportive nature
• The right to work in the UK (sorry, time travellers from the future need not apply)

If you're kind-hearted, dependable, and ready to make every day a little brighter – you've already got what it takes to be a Support Worker hero!

Learning Disability Support Workers – Join Our Friendly Team in our Basildon Branch Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities.

At Guardian Homecare, every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly empowers people to live their best lives.

What's this role special?

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Paid online & face-to-face training
• Career progression & self-development opportunities
• Flexible working (full or part-time)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Access to well-being & benefits platform
• Be part of the largest care company in the UK

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our support workers, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We have vacancies across the region and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.