Learning Disability Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Advantage Healthcare; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group recognition programmes

Blue Light Card

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a friend bonus

Paid shadowing shifts

Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health &

Job summary

Guardian Homecare in Basildon is looking for Learning Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to service users across Basildon and surrounding areas, helping people gain independence, confidence and social participation.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexible shifts across 7 days, full training, and a supportive environment that values compassion and reliability.

Qualifications

• Genuine compassion and respect for others (kindness goes a long way!)
• 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 (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)
• 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

Skills

Compassion

Positive attitude

Reliability

Communication

Listening skills

Problem-solving

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Guardian Homecare in Basildon is looking for Learning Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to service users across Basildon and surrounding areas, helping people gain independence, confidence and social participation.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexible shifts across 7 days, full training, and a supportive environment that values compassion and reliability.