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.
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Learning Disability Support Worker in Basildon employer: City & County Healthcare Group
At Care By Us, part of CCH, we pride ourselves on being a people-first employer dedicated to transforming the care sector. With a strong focus on community and personal growth, we offer comprehensive training, guaranteed hours, and a supportive work culture that celebrates your contributions through recognition programmes. Join us in Birchanger and Bishops Stortford, where you can make a real impact while enjoying competitive pay and a wealth of career advancement opportunities.
Contact Details:
City & County Healthcare Group Recruitment Team
