Support Worker

On-site in Basildon·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 7 Oct)

City and County Healthcare Group

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Basildon
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

28 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎁 What You’ll Receive We offer the stability, career progression, and support only a national care group can provide:

🌼 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
🎓 Full paid training & continuous development
👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
🛡️ Death in Service payment
💰 Pension scheme
💆 Access to a wellbeing & benefits platform
🎉 Refer-a-Friend scheme
🚴 Cycle-to-Work programme
🏢 The pride of being part of the UK’s largest home care provider

🚀 Ready to Start Your Journey With Us? If you're ready for a career that’s as rewarding as it is inspiring, apply today and help us deliver outstanding care to our community.

💙 Guardian Homecare is an equal opportunities employer. 💙

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today!

(Please note: Due to the intimate personal care needs of the clients being supported in this specific hiring drive, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for female applicants under the Equality Act 2010).

The role

What you'll do

💙 What You’ll Be Doing You’ll help vulnerable clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes, acting as a friendly face and a vital pillar of support. Your responsibilities will include:

💧 Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, and intimate support)
💊 Medication support
🍲 Meal preparation and assistance
🛒 Shopping and practical daily errands
🧹 Light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, tidying)
💬 Companionship and emotional support

Qualifications

🦸‍♀️ What You’ll Need (Besides a Cape!) You don’t need formal care experience! The skills you’ve gained from raising a family, caring for loved ones, or running a household are exactly what makes a brilliant Care Professional. Full, paid training is provided. We’re looking for:

✅ Genuine empathy, compassion, and respect for others
✅ Reliability and a naturally caring nature
✅ Willingness to learn new skills
✅ Great communication and a collaborative team spirit
✅ The right to work in the UK (Please note: As an employer, we are unfortunately unable to offer Visa sponsorship).

About City and County Healthcare Group

Industry: Healthcare
Website: candchealthcare.co.uk

In their own words

About the company & team

🌟 Female Care Professionals – Join Our Supportive Basildon Team! 🌟

✨ Brighter days. Flexible hours. Real impact. ✨

At Guardian Homecare (Part of the CCH Group), every day is different—and every day gives you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work that truly changes people’s lives. 💙

We are looking for compassionate Female Care Professionals to join our welcoming Basildon branch. Whether you are looking for a fulfilling career change, returning to work, or seeking a role that fits around your family life, we will give you all the support and training you need to thrive.

📍 Work Locations As this is a community-based role, you will be traveling between clients' homes, keeping you active and out in your local community. We proudly support clients across South Essex, primarily in Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, South Ockendon, Basildon, Pitsea, and Langdon Hills. This branch also covers:

Thurrock Area: Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, East Tilbury & Linford, Aveley & Purfleet-on-Thames, and Chafford Hundred.
Basildon Area: Laindon, Billericay, Wickford, and West Horndon.
Castle Point & East: Benfleet (South Benfleet), Canvey Island, and Rayleigh.
Greater London Borders: Upminster and Rainham.

🚗 Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are required due to the geographical nature of the role.

⏰ Shift Patterns Designed for Real Life We know how important work-life balance is. Whether you need shifts that work around the school run, or you are looking for full-time consistency, we offer flexible patterns to suit your lifestyle:

Day shifts: 7:00/8:00 AM – 3:00/4:00 PM
Evening shifts: 3:00/4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Full-time, part-time, weekday, and weekend options available!)

💙 Why Join Guardian Homecare? As part of the largest care company in the UK, we’re transforming the care industry. A career with us means working in a deeply supportive team environment, embracing innovative technology, and having access to lasting career progression. You take care of our clients, and we take care of you.

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