Moving and Handling Practitioner

Posted 04 April 2024
Salary £12.30 - £13.50 per hour
LocationSwansea
Job type Standard Application
Discipline Clinical
Reference024112

Job description

Your new role at Fieldbay is calling you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling practitioner to join our Therapy team at Fieldbay. The role will entail carrying out manual handling assessments in our services for the people whom live with us whom have complex physical needs including mental health conditions, brain injury, neurological disorders and learning disabilities. The ability to be able to deliver training for colleagues in safe manual handling practices is an integral part of this role.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given for the position, however the motivation and willingness for learning and flexibility in the role is important, as is the ability to drive and own a vehicle. Study at QCF level 3 or equivalent is essential for this role.

This job role will include visiting different sites in the area. 

 

**This service does not provide support for Sponsorship at this time**

We can work with over 18’s only.

 

Why choose Fieldbay

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with the people we care for and support, their families and friends and health and social care professionals. We take pride and pleasure in helping others, provide high-quality services.

 

What’s involved?

You’ll support people with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health.  You’ll support people to flourish in a place they call home. We support people to be ambitious and live a filled life.

 

How we support you

  • We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support.
  • Our reward package includes much more than pay,
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
  • You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.

Training and development to reach your potential

  • A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
  • Additional Day’s Leave for your Birthday
  • Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
  • Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
  • Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

Industry-leading recognition

  • Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
  • Prize winning scratch cards - aligned with values in action!
  • We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
  • Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Financial wellbeing

  • Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
  • Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
  • Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
  • Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional wellbeing

  • Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
  • Free wellbeing App
  • Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Social wellbeing

  • Award-winning App for news and info
  • Internal social media & Team Communities