Moving and Handling Trainer (Variable/ Casual)

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Job description

The College

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The Role

This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Moving and handling trainer.

The purpose of the job is to actively promote the prevention/reduction of harm from manual and patient handling injuries in the workplace. We are working in partnership with Bromley Healthcare on a range of staff upskill and passages to recruitment programmes for new staff. One area that we have a lot of interest in is Moving and Handling Level 2 - please see below summary of requirements and competencies: The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high quality moving and handling skills and training to existing and pipeline staff within the Bromley Healthcare Trust and will be expected to promote and advise on safe evidence-based practice. This training must lead to Moving and Handling Level 2 qualification. They will facilitate and evaluate effectiveness of all aspects of training in manual and patient handling with training in use of hoists, slings, beds, standing frames, banana board transfer, in order to ensure that all Trust staff are trained to an appropriate level and which meets mandatory training requirements.

Skills and Experience

You must have significant experience within a clinical area and sound knowledge of moving & handling techniques and awareness of health and safety. You will be an enthusiastic and confident trainer, the ability to be an effective and positive team player, the ability to communicate effectively with professionals, and a willingness to work flexibly according to demand pressures. This programme of training will be held at London South East Colleges campuses at Orpington campus.

This role is a casual contract and therefore we can offer varied hours.

Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave entitlement for which you will be paid in your hourly rate. There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme and free onsite parking. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accredited and committed to professional development of our staff members.

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As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

(Previous applicants need not apply - if applicable)