An exciting opportunity for an individual with specialist Moving & Handling skills to join our Specialist Moving & Handling Team at West Northamptonshire Council. This community based role involves working directly with people with physical disabilities, supporting them to live safely and independently. You will visit clients within the community to assess their moving & handling needs and collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Reablement Support Workers, carers and providers to achieve the best outcomes for each individual.
Role Details
Field based, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing specialist moving and handling assessments for customers with physical disabilities, including complex needs.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing safe person-centered moving and handling plans while managing your own caseload.
- Working closely with Occupational Therapists, Reablement Support Workers and other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Providing specialist advice on techniques, equipment and risk management to support independence and reduce care where appropriate.
- Training, guiding and coaching carers, providers and colleagues in safe moving and handling practice.
- Monitoring practice, addressing poor practice and escalating safeguarding concerns where required.
Qualifications & Experience
- ROSPA Level 3 Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent.
- A Level or equivalent qualification.
- Experience and knowledge of working within health and social care, including moving and handling assessments and plans.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, legislation and equal opportunities.
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance.
Personal Attributes
Confident, approachable and people focused. Good at building relationships, communicating clearly and sensitively, working with individuals with physical disabilities and complex needs. Organised, able to manage caseload independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
See full list of employee benefits on our careers site.
Application Information
Interviews will be held on 15th July 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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