Kirklees Council
Moving and Handling Advisor
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Moving and Handling Advisor
Moving & Handling Ergonomics Advisor – Grade 9 (Full-Time, Permanent)
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made—this includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is also inaccessible to recruiting managers.
About the Organisation
Kirklees Council – Adults & Health Directorate
Division: Adults Social Care Operations Hours: 37 hours per week Position Type: Permanent Grade: Grade 9 Salary: £34,434–£37,280 per annum
About the Team
Join our small, dynamic, and innovative Moving & Handling Ergonomics team! We specialise in supporting adult care providers across Kirklees, including Council and independent sector services.
Our focus is on promoting excellence in moving and handling, ensuring safer, more efficient practices.
The Role
This Advisor position offers a vibrant and impactful role with a mix of technical and people-centred responsibilities:
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct complex risk assessments across varied settings, including:
- Service users’ homes
- Residential establishments
- Hospital wards
- Collaborate with service users, care providers, and professionals to design effective moving and handling solutions
- Provide ergonomic interventions, such as:
- Recommending assistive devices
- Designing safer, efficient systems of work
- Deliver formal training courses to improve moving and handling skills
- Advise on best practices for safe, efficient care delivery
You’ll combine technical expertise with herbal coaching and encouragement to empower care teams.
The Person
We’re looking for an innovative, resilient, and self-driven professional with:
- Relevant experience in moving and handling
- Desirably, a qualification in the field (not mandatory but encouraged)
- A strong drive to improve your own and others’ skills through personal development
- Flexibility to adapt to diverse working conditions
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What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive onboarding and development pathway, including:
- Induction support with dedicated supervision
- Ongoing training & skills updates
- Networking opportunities with health professionals
- A collaborative work environment
General Support Info:
- Interviews: 24th July 2026
- Closing date: 05 July 2026, 11:55 PM
Manager Contact
For informal discussions or further details: Anita Mottram | 01484 221000
Key Notes & Inclusions
- DBS Check: Mandatory at an appropriate level.
- Disability Friendly: We encourage applications from all CV formats. For application support, email us or call 01484 221000 to request ‘Recruitment’.
- Safeguarding: We uphold safeguarding principles for vulnerable adults/children.
- Disclosures: A conviction may be considered but not automatically excluded.
Want More Info?
For additional details, contact Sarah Thornton, Moving and Handling Team Manager.
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