Support Worker (Adults – Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £13.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in

Contract: Permanent, Full-time | 35–37.5 hours per week (Rota-based)

Posted: 30 June 2026 | Closing Date: 10 August 2026

Reference: SYS-2639

Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

At Bridge Staffing, we connect passionate individuals with careers that possess a true sense of purpose. We are proud to recruit on behalf of CareTech, a Disability Confident Leader and one of the UK’s largest, most reputable specialist social care providers with over 30 years of dedicated history.

We are looking for compassionate Support Workers to join an incredible adult care service in Basildon. Whether you are entirely new to social care or bring years of experience, this is your chance to build a rewarding, long-term career where you empower others to live fulfilling, independent lives.

About the Service: Ashview House

Ashview House is a welcoming 11-bed residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and epilepsy. The service operates with a vibrant, open culture focused strictly on individuals' abilities rather than their limitations.

The adults at Ashview are heavily involved in the day-to-day running of their home and love staying active! As a Support Worker, you will get to join and enable a wide range of fun activities, including:

Swimming, bowling, and Boccia games
Meals out at favorite restaurants, cinema trips, and shopping
Bus rides, community walks, and seasonal events like Winter Wonderland
At least one exciting holiday trip per year!

What You’ll Do

Person-Centred Support: Deliver high-quality care tailored entirely to individual support plans, promoting dignity and well-being.
Daily Living Skills: Assist with household tasks, life skill development, and personal care where required.
Community Access: Escort and support individuals during community outings, medical appointments, and social activities.
Team Collaboration: Maintain accurate daily care records and contribute to a safe, supportive, and communicative staff environment.
Rota Flexibility: Work a rolling rota that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Who You Are

Values-Driven: Warm, patient, respectful, and resilient with a positive, people-first attitude.
Great Communicator: Possess good verbal and written communication skills, alongside basic IT abilities for digital record-keeping.
No Experience? No Problem! If you have the passion, we will provide a comprehensive, structured induction and full training.
Note: A driving licence is desirable but not essential. Candidates must have the right to work the full contractual hours without visa restrictions.

Why Apply Through Us?

CareTech is built on the core values of being friendly, innovative, empowering, and person-centred. They heavily invest in their staff’s happiness and professional trajectory:

Financial & Rewards: Retail savings via the Blue Light Card, a Recommend-a-Friend Bonus, Employee Recognition Schemes, and an Annual Employee Awards Evening.
Health & Peace of Mind: Free Employee Assistance Programme, stakeholder pension, and access to the CareTech Foundation family & friends grant.
Time Off: Up to 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
Unrivaled Progression: Ongoing, paid training with pathways to achieve fully funded care qualifications up to degree level.

Your Next Step

If you are ready to make a tangible, positive impact on someone's quality of life every single day, your journey starts here.