We appreciate your interest in working with Bradford Council.
Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. At the heart of the North, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent, and an exceptional quality of life. A thriving urban district with award-winning public realm, but also two-thirds rural, boasting beautiful landscapes, and open spaces on its doorstep; the district offers opportunities for leisure and lifestyle. A dynamic cultural sector is central to Bradford's vision for social and economic inclusion. There is an impressive cultural heritage in the district as well as a diverse and exciting contemporary offer with world-class writers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and foodies.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our forward thinking, developing Occupational Therapy department. We have a team of skilled, dedicated, friendly and supportive staff. We strive to support Bradford Citizens to remain active, independent, and involved with their communities through personalised, strength-based and TEC supported approaches.
The Role:
We are seeking a full and part time specialist Moving and Handling advisor to join our existing OT Moving and Handling team. You would be supported by a team manager and senior practitioner as well as our existing experienced occupational therapists and Moving and Handling specialists.
This team works in close partnership and collaboration with our private care providers to; assess individual’s moving and handling needs and identify appropriate risk reduction approaches and optimal level of care provision, through specialist moving and handling guidance, environmental changes and equipment provision. This is a fast-paced role, candidates will need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, be confident in undertaking challenging conversations, have a positive approach to risk management and problem solving and a passion for this clinical area.
As a specialist moving and handling advisor, you will also support OTs, as required, across our department to undertake joint assessments and provide guidance for complex cases, particularly in relation to safeguarding, mental capacity, DoL’s, Court of Protection.
Alongside clinical responsibilities, this role also incorporates the successful candidate delivering our mandatory Moving and Handling training offer across Adult Social Care (including for community and residential care staff, social workers and OT’s) in collaboration with our existing Moving and Handling specialists.
Please see the job profile for further information.
The successful candidate must possess the following skills:
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Have an accredited Train the Train qualification and be registered with a professional body (e.g. NBE, RCN, HCPC) and/or be a registered Health professional (RGN, CSP or OT).
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Have extensive experience (a minimum of 5,000 hours) as a moving and handling specialist, preferably within a community setting.
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Have significant experience of managing complex caseloads.
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Have a knowledge and practical understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act and Moving and Handling legislation.
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Be open to new ideas, flexible and be able to encourage others to adapt to and embrace change.
What can Bradford Council offer you?
Bradford Council offers a range of attractive benefits to employees including: - belonging to the excellent West Yorkshire Pension fund, an outstanding Employee Health and Wellbeing service and the opportunity to take up several discount schemes. There are additional benefits such as:
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The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
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Support professional development through training and dedicated monthly CPD time.
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A flexible, hybrid approach to working.
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Generous annual leave allowances.
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Bradford Council offers travel benefits for various modes of transport to employees.
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Our employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’.
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
This post is not open to international recruitment.
Recruitment Timeline:
Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Interview date: 1st July 2026
Team based at: Beckfield Resource Centre, Bolton Lane, Bradford, BD2 4BN
Interviews will be held at Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX
Contact:
For further information regarding this post please contact Ele Grimwood, occupational therapy team manager on: [email protected]
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
