Company Description 🌟 Learning Disability Support Workers – Join Our Basildon Team 🌟Location: Basildon, South Ockendon and surrounding areas Contract: Full-time and part-time positions available Pay: £12.71–£13.21 per hour, plus paid mileage✨ Empower independence. Build confidence. Help people live life their way. ✨At Guardian Homecare, part of City & County Healthcare Group, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to make their own choices, develop new skills and enjoy a fulfilling life within their community.We’re looking for compassionate, positive and dependable Learning Disability Support Workers to join our friendly Basildon team.This is not simply about doing things for someone. It is about working alongside each person, recognising their strengths and supporting them to achieve the things that matter to them.You might help someone learn to prepare a meal, manage their money, travel more confidently, attend college, enjoy a favourite activity or build meaningful relationships. Every achievement—however big or small—is something to celebrate.We welcome applications from both men and women who share our values and are passionate about empowering others.💙 What is learning disability support?Learning disability support is centred around the individual—their personality, choices, abilities, goals and aspirations.You’ll provide person-centred support that promotes:Choice and controlIndependence and confidenceCommunication and self-expressionSocial inclusion and meaningful relationshipsCommunity participationDevelopment of everyday living skillsDignity, equality and respectPositive, safe and fulfilling experiencesRather than taking over, you’ll encourage each person to participate as fully as possible and make their own decisions.Your support will be guided by individual support plans and delivered in the least restrictive way, always respecting the person’s rights, preferences and independence.📍 Areas we coverWe are recruiting across Basildon, Thurrock, Castle Point and the surrounding communities.🚨 Priority recruitment areasStanford-le-Hope and Corringham – SS17South Ockendon – SS18Basildon and surrounding areasBasildonPitseaLangdon HillsLaindonBillericayWickfordWest HorndonThurrockGraysTilburyChadwell St MaryOrsettEast Tilbury and LinfordAveleyPurfleet-on-ThamesChafford HundredCastle Point and surrounding areasBenfleetCanvey IslandRayleighUpminsterRainhamWe aim to provide local work wherever possible, although you must be willing and able to travel between different locations.🚗 Driving is essentialDue to the community-based nature of this role and the locations covered:You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.💷 Pay, mileage and guaranteed hoursYou’ll receive:£12.71–£13.21 per hour, depending on your shift patternPaid mileage between support visitsEnhanced pay for weekends and bank holidaysGuaranteed hours available for suitable candidatesHourly pay—you will be paid for the hours you work⏰ Flexible shift patternsOur services operate seven days a week, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.Typical shift patterns include:Day shifts: Starting between 7:00 am and 8:00 am and finishing between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pmEvening shifts: Starting between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and finishing at approximately 10:00 pmLong days: Available for people who would prefer to combine daytime and evening availabilitySplit shifts: Day and evening shifts can also be worked separatelyShift times may vary according to the needs, routines and activities of the people you support. Regular evening and weekend availability is particularly valuable.
