Female Support Worker

Job description

💙 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 🦸‍♀️ 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). 🎁 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). 🌟 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.