Job summary Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential care homes, outreach, health and family services all based on one campus site. We provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism. We are recruiting a manual handling practitioner to support across the whole organisation. The Manual Handling Co-ordinator will promote the safe handling and represent the organisation, in dealing in all manual handling situations, including legal situations. We are recruiting this position on a part-time basis and although you will not be working more than 15 hours per week with no regular weekend and evening shifts, we are looking for someone who is able to offer some flexibility to work outside of normal hours as needed e.g. training night staff. Main duties of the job Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of manual handling policies, procedures, handling documentation and audit tools. Support the use of evidence-based risk assessments for complex handling situations. Identify and evaluate a range of handling equipment to meet the needs of the organisation. Design, deliver and evaluate a range of training programmes for staff to meet the need of the organisation. Contributes to the design, interpretation and resulting action plans from audits and accident investigations. Contribute to a positive health and safety culture within the Trust About us Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers at Seashell to share this commitment. We offer great career development, and with a strong, supportive L&D team based on site, you will have access to a wide range of training courses designed to support your development throughout your career. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14,445 to £16,050 a year Part-time, 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0319-25-0000 Job locations Seashell Trust Stanley Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 6RQ Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of manual handling policies, procedures, handling documentation and audit tools. Support the use of evidence-based risk assessments for complex handling situations. Identify and evaluate a range of handling equipment to meet the needs of the organisation. Design, deliver and evaluate a range of training programmes for staff to meet the need of the organisation. Contributes to the design, interpretation and resulting action plans from audits and accident investigations. Contribute to a positive health and safety culture within the Trust Job description Job responsibilities Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of manual handling policies, procedures, handling documentation and audit tools. Support the use of evidence-based risk assessments for complex handling situations. Identify and evaluate a range of handling equipment to meet the needs of the organisation. Design, deliver and evaluate a range of training programmes for staff to meet the need of the organisation. Contributes to the design, interpretation and resulting action plans from audits and accident investigations. Contribute to a positive health and safety culture within the Trust Person Specification Experience Essential Ideally you will have worked as a health care professional e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse, specialising in manual handling. Significant hands-on experience of working with people with complex disabilities. Experience of contributing to risk assessments for children and young people with complex disabilities Ability to deliver presentations and coaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to attend further training as required and join the National Back Exchange if not already registered. Qualifications Essential Professional membership registration e.g. HCPC, NMC or equivalent, with relevant qualification at degree standard. Prior experience of complex manual handling situations, preferably having attended a further Train the Trainer course or equivalent qualification. Person Specification Experience Essential Ideally you will have worked as a health care professional e.g. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse, specialising in manual handling. Significant hands-on experience of working with people with complex disabilities. Experience of contributing to risk assessments for children and young people with complex disabilities Ability to deliver presentations and coaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to attend further training as required and join the National Back Exchange if not already registered. Qualifications Essential Professional membership registration e.g. HCPC, NMC or equivalent, with relevant qualification at degree standard. Prior experience of complex manual handling situations, preferably having attended a further Train the Trainer course or equivalent qualification. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Seashell Trust Address Seashell Trust Stanley Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Cheshire SK8 6RQ Employer's website https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)