At Guardian Care, every day is different. Every day offers the chance to do meaningful and rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives.

We are currently looking for Full or Part-Time Female Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our friendly, dedicated team supporting service users across Basildon and Laindon.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

• Residential support across Basildon & Laindon
• Mon–Fri: £12.21 per hour
• Sat: £12.51 per hour
• Sun: £12.71 per hour

Our services run 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle:

• Day shifts: 8:00/9:00 AM – 2:00/3:00 PM
• Evening shifts: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Sleep-in / Waking nights: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Your Role as a Support Worker / Care Assistant

You’ll play a vital role our female service user to live independently, with dignity and confidence. No two days are the same—you’ll be supporting service users at home and in the community, making a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities and personal care
• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks, and medication
• Supporting mobility and rehabilitation after hospital stays

Job Description

What Else You’ll Help With

• Companionship – conversations, activities, outings
• Mobility Assistance – transfers, walking support, use of aids
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in condition
• Social Inclusion – helping maintain community and family connections
• Emotional Support – empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear
• Safety & Emergency Response – creating safe environments, acting quickly when needed
• Collaboration – working closely with colleagues, professionals, and families

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to care—full training is provided.

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient
• Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated
• Strong communicators with good people skills
• Observant, attentive, and organised
• Able to work independently while following care plans
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

We’re transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and recognising the extraordinary efforts of our teams.

As a Support Worker, you’ll receive:

• Paid training (online & face-to-face)
• Enhanced weekend & bank holiday pay
• Local work with paid mileage
• Flexible hours (part-time & full-time)
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Death in Service payment
• Enhanced maternity, adoption & paternity pay
• Refer-a-friend bonus (£300 per referral!)
• Blue Light Card eligibility for exclusive discounts

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a role that’s more rewarding than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, then come join our team of everyday heroes!

Apply today and start your care journey with Guardian Care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

This role is gender-specific due to the needs of the people we support and is therefore exempt from the Equality Act 2010.