Support Worker ( Must Have Moving & Handling Practical)

Corus Consultancy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Coventry seeks compassionate caregivers to support individuals with daily living needs. Candidates must have essential training qualifications and proven experience in care roles. The position requires flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or issued in the last 12 months).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and daily living support.
• Promote independence through meaningful engagement.
• Work collaboratively for continuity of care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Care Certificate

First Aid

MCA/DoLS

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 well being 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.