Healthcare Assistant (Must Have Moving & Handling Practical)

Corus Consultancy; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Cradley Heath is seeking experienced Support Workers to assist vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will provide compassionate care and promote independence, ensuring dignity and respect. Essential qualifications include the Care Certificate and First Aid certification, alongside proven experience in care roles.

Qualifications

• Must hold or have completed training in Care Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with autism or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and daily living support.
• Support individuals with personal care and medication administration.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Care Certificate

First Aid

Food Hygiene

Job description

We are seeking experienced and reliable Support Workers to assist vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, enduring mental ill health, autism, and other complex needs within supported living or residential settings in the Sandwell area.

You'll play a vital role in promoting independence, ensuring dignity and respect, and delivering high-quality person‑centred support in line with care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and daily living support to service users in their homes or supported living environments.
• Support individuals with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation as required.
• Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing through meaningful engagement.
• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments accurately.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all care delivered.
• Uphold safeguarding principles and report concerns in line with policy.
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviours in a professional and supportive manner.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Essential

Candidates must hold or have completed training in:

• Care Certificate
• Moving & Handling - Practical (Classroom training Certification - Not online) and Theory
• Medicine Administration - minimum Level 2
• Safeguarding Adults
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Information Governance, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Quality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect
• MCA/DoLS
• First Aid
• Food Hygiene
• Food Safety & Nutrition
• Managing Challenging Behaviours
• MAYBO (for specialist services) - desirable

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or issued within the last 12 months).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility and reliability to cover shifts at short notice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.