Manual Handling Trainer & Assessor – L&D Coach

DAVID LEWIS CENTRE; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

David Lewis Centre is seeking an experienced Manual Handling Assessor Trainer to join our Learning & Development team. You will deliver engaging training across services, assess competency and coach colleagues to build confidence and competence in safe, person-centred moving and handling practice.

The role involves hands-on coaching, supporting managers, and working with therapists and operations to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice. Salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• Holds an accredited Manual Handling Trainer qualification.
• Experience delivering moving and handling training within health, social care, education or residential settings.
• Able to assess competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Understands person-centred approaches and least restrictive practice.
• Experience using hoists, slings, transfer aids and specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging moving and handling training across the organisation.
• Facilitating induction, refresher and specialist training sessions.
• Assessing competency and providing practical workplace coaching.
• Supporting managers to address identified development needs.
• Working alongside therapists, managers and operational colleagues on complex handling requirements.
• Promoting safe working practices and injury prevention.
• Helping ensure we remain compliant with regulatory and best practice requirements.

Skills

Training delivery

Competency assessment

People engagement

Education

Accredited Manual Handling Trainer qualification

Tools

Hoists and slings

Job description

David Lewis Centre is seeking an experienced Manual Handling Assessor Trainer to join our Learning & Development team. You will deliver engaging training across services, assess competency and coach colleagues to build confidence and competence in safe, person-centred moving and handling practice.

The role involves hands-on coaching, supporting managers, and working with therapists and operations to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice. Salary is competitive.