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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Adults & Health
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Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 9
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Salary
£34,434- £37,280
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Advert Wording
The Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Moving & Handling Ergonomics team. We are a small, dynamic and innovative Team. We provide a specialist moving and handling service to care providers of adults within Council and independent sector services across the Kirklees locality. We promote excellence in all aspects of moving and handling.
The role
Your role as an Advisor will be interesting and varied, from undertaking complex risk assessments to delivering formal training courses. Risk assessments will be undertaken in a wide variety of settings, including service user’s home, residential establishments and/or hospital wards. You will work closely with service users, care providers and other professionals to find the best moving and handling solutions. You will advise on all aspects of moving and handling activities, including ergonomic interventions, such as use of assistive devices, and design of safer and efficient systems of work. You will support and motivate care providers to use and develop their skills in safe and efficient moving and handling practices.
The person
You will need to be highly motivated, resilient and innovative. Be able to work flexibly and have a strong focus on your own personal development. Have relevant experience in the field of moving and handling. A relevant qualification is desirable.
Our offer
We offer a comprehensive induction package, with plenty of support and dedicated supervision, on-going training and skills updates and the opportunity to network with other health professionals
For further information please contact Sarah Thornton, Moving and Handling Team Manager on
[email protected] or Anita Mottram, Principal Occupational Therapist on
[email protected]
Interviews on 24th July 2026
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Anita Mottram is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
05 July 2026, 11:55 PM
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