SENIOR MOVING & HANDLING ADVISOR

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Moving and Handling Advisor which is a specialist role within our service:
- To provide advice and support, including written reports and plans, in relation to risk assessments and safeguarding issues regarding the safe transfer and personal care needs of pupils who have physical difficulties, to schools across Hull.
- To provide advice and support to schools regarding the building modification, equipment and staff training implications of a wide range of complex physical difficulties.
- To develop, deliver and evaluate a programme of training and support to school staff (Centaur accredited) which complies with MHOR legislation regarding the safe moving and handling of children.
- To liaise closely with and provide technical advice to health and social care professionals including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about enhancing the support in educational settings for our children with severe learning and physical difficulties this role could be perfect for you!, A recognised professional qualification related to Moving and Handling Children and Key Trainer Qualification (Centaur) are desirable, or the successful candidate must be committed to obtaining the required qualifications., Disability Confident
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The Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) offers support to children with vision, hearing and physical difficulties in a range of settings across the city.
IPaSS is based at Oakfield School Site, 220 Hopewell Road, Hull, HU9 4HD. The post holder will be required to be mobile between different settings across the city of Hull., Benefits of working for Hull City Council - Working for hull city council
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