Moving & Handling Advisor – Bon Accord Care – ABC08301 Full Time

Job Description

“Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we’re looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk and trying their interactive video challenge”.

Location:  Various Locations across Aberdeen

Duration:  Permanent, Full Time

Job Purpose:

Provide Moving and Handling assessments for service users applying safe practice as 
stipulated by legislation and in accordance with Bon Accord Care’s policies, procedures and standards/values. 

Act as a source of competent advice, education and guidance in relation to moving and 
handling for informal carers and BAC staff.

Recommend/prescribe designated moving and handling equipment and other equipment as appropriate, complete risk assessments, handling plans and records to a high standard in support of recommendations

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7/other relevant qualification

Membership of Back Exchange Moving and Handling (or be willing to undertake) 

CENTAUR Instructor or equivalent for moving and handling (or be willing to 
undertake the relevant training)

PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards if the role required

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Record (PVG) or willing to become a 
scheme member 

A full current UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

The ability to promote the safe moving and handling of both people and objects

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti-discriminatory way

The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate 
records including risk assessments and support plans

The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, 
staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved 
outcomes for service users

An ability to work as part of a team, providing guidance and support to team 
members

The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time 
recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager

The ability to work accurately with detailed information

The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively

The ability to effectively use a range of IT packages including the use of Microsoft
Office

The ability to challenge and improve practice

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details