Support Worker

Corus Consultancy; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Nuneaton is looking for dedicated caregivers to provide compassionate support to individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and maintaining care records. Candidates must have specified training, including a Care Certificate, and experience supporting those with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Care Certificate.
• Completed training in Moving & Handling and Medicine Administration.
• Experience in supporting individuals with autism or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support to service users in their homes.
• Administer medications and support personal care.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

First Aid

Food Hygiene

Job description

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 Training & Qualifications

Candidates must hold or have completed training in:

• Care Certificate
• Moving & Handling - Practical and Theory (not online)
• 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.