Moving and Assisting People
At Northbrook, we prioritize safety and dignity in care. Our 1 Day Moving and Assisting People course equips care workers, supervisors, and support staff with the skills to safely move and position individuals while meeting legal and CQC standards. From hoists to risk assessments, this training ensures compliance and compassion in any care or support setting.
Master Safe People Handling in One Day
Need to move people safely and respectfully? Our 1 Day Moving and Assisting training is for care workers, managers, and support staff in health, social care, or community settings. Learn compliant techniques, equipment use, and risk management to promote dignity—whether in care homes, schools, or homes. Northbrook empowers you to handle with care.
Why Moving and Assisting Training Matters
Over 50% of care worker injuries stem from poor manual handling (HSE stats), risking harm to both staff and service users. This manual handling training ensures safe people handling, aligning with MHOR 1992, Care Act 2014, and CQC standards. From preventing falls in a care home to aiding mobility in a classroom, you’ll reduce risks, uphold dignity, and meet legal duties across settings.
What You’ll Learn
Dive into a comprehensive, one-day curriculum blending theory and hands-on practice:
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Legislation and Guidelines: Master MHOR 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Care Act 2014, LOLER 1998, Equality Act 2010, and CQC standards; follow employer protocols and Skills for Care guidance.
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Anatomy and Physiology: Understand spine, joints, and muscles; learn how injuries occur and maintain proper posture.
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Risk Management: Conduct formal and dynamic risk assessments using TILEO (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Other); identify hazards and know when to pause for advice.
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Safe Moving and Positioning: Promote dignity, autonomy, and consent; adapt to needs, communicate clearly, and avoid unsafe practices like dragging.
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Equipment Use: Safely operate mobile hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs, and more; perform pre-use checks and report defects per LOLER.
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Role Responsibilities: Stay within training limits, escalate concerns, and document incidents accurately.
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Practical Techniques: Demonstrate assisting to stand, sit, turn, or transfer; manage falls safely; use team handling with stability and smooth movements.
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Communication and Teamwork: Use clear verbal/non-verbal cues; respect service user input; debrief after complex moves.
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Managing Falls and Incidents: Respond to falls safely, assess before acting, and report to prevent recurrence.
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Self-Care: Spot strain early, use correct techniques, and manage stress from handling tasks.
From care home transfers to school mobility support, practical drills ensure you’re ready.
Who It’s For
This course is for those moving and assisting people—care workers in residential homes, support staff in community care, supervisors in disability services, or teachers’ aides in schools. Ideal for anyone needing Moving and Assisting training to meet CQC or HSE standards, no prior experience required—just a commitment to safe, dignified care.
Your Moving and Assisting Certification
It’s one day of hands-on, practical learning—no theory overload. With equipment like hoists and slide sheets, plus scenarios (e.g., a bed-to-chair transfer or a fall response), you’ll build real skills. Leave with a Northbrook 1 Day Moving and Assisting People certificate, proving your safe people handling expertise.
Other organisations may call this training Manual Handling of People, Safe Moving and Positioning, or People Handling Course.
