Support Worker - Must Have Moving And Handling

Corus Consultancy; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization in Shrewsbury is looking for dedicated individuals to support service users with acquired brain injuries. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in brain injury support, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends. A commitment to trauma-informed care is essential. This is a full-time position that requires living locally or having reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Completed all mandatory training, including Moving & Handling (theory and practical).
• Experience working with service users with acquired brain injuries is essential.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Full-time availability and ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with acquired brain injuries in a person-centred way.
• Build trust through consistent and reliable communication.
• Work on alternate weekends.

Skills

Clear spoken English

Understanding of brain injury support principles

Reliability

Experience with complex cognitive needs

Job description

Role-Specific Considerations

As part of the clinical care plan for the service user with an ABI, it has been professionally assessed that they require consistency and familiarity in communication, especially regarding language, accent, and cultural context, due to significant cognitive and psychological challenges. These factors are well-documented and form part of the behaviour support strategy developed to reduce distress and ensure safe, effective engagement.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are not applying discriminatory criteria. However, we are looking for staff who are able to work in a trauma-informed and person-centred way, showing particular sensitivity to the service user\'s unique communication and behavioural needs.

We would therefore appreciate candidates who:

• Have clear spoken English, ideally with a familiar British accent.
• Understand the principles of supporting individuals with brain injuries.
• Are consistent, reliable, and able to build trust over time.
• Have experience with challenging behaviours or complex cognitive needs.

This request is based on clinical recommendations, not personal preference, and has been reviewed under safeguarding and risk management protocols.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have completed all mandatory training, including Moving & Handling (theory and practical).
• Experience working with service users with acquired brain injuries is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Must drive or live locally - candidates solely reliant on train services will not be considered.
• Must have full-time availability - candidates with visa-related hour restrictions are not eligible.
• Must be fully flexible during the day, with shift start times from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, across Monday to Sunday.
• Alternate weekend working is required.
• Candidate profiles must include a full and up-to-date employment history, with clear experience in brain injury support.