Learning Disability Support Worker: Empower Independence

Guardian Homecare Limited; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid mileage

Training

Career progression

Pension

Job summary

Guardian Homecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, seeks Learning Disability Support Workers to help individuals live independently in the community. You’ll follow support plans and assist with daily living, budgeting, travel and activities.

We value patience, empathy and reliability. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as travel between locations is common. Benefits include guaranteed hours, paid mileage, training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience are essential.
• Strong communication and listening skills are required.
• Reliability, consistency and flexibility help you support people effectively.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are needed for travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual support plans and respect personal rights.
• Assist with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, home management).
• Support budgeting, shopping and money handling.
• Help people access transportation and travel independently.
• Encourage participation in college, training, volunteering or employment.
• Promote dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

Guardian Homecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, seeks Learning Disability Support Workers to help individuals live independently in the community. You’ll follow support plans and assist with daily living, budgeting, travel and activities.

We value patience, empathy and reliability. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as travel between locations is common. Benefits include guaranteed hours, paid mileage, training and progression opportunities.