Moving & Assisting Training
Develop the practical skills and confidence to move and assist individuals safely, promote independence and reduce the risk of injury through professional, face-to-face training.
About This Course
Our Moving & Assisting training provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to support individuals with mobility and movement.
First, our experienced trainers introduce the principles of safe moving and assisting. They then explore how staff can reduce risks while protecting an individual’s dignity, comfort and independence.
Throughout the course, learners examine the importance of person-centred care, effective communication and safe working practices.
In addition, practical demonstrations help learners understand how to apply appropriate moving and assisting techniques within their workplace.
Who Is This Course For?
This course suits care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nursing staff and anyone who helps individuals with their mobility or daily activities.
It is particularly relevant to staff working in residential care, nursing homes, supported living, domiciliary care and other health and social care environments.
The training also supports new employees who need to develop essential skills. Furthermore, experienced staff can use the course to refresh their knowledge and maintain safe working practices.
What Will You Learn?
During the course, learners explore the following essential areas:
● Understanding responsibilities for safe moving and assisting
● Recognising relevant health and safety legislation and workplace procedures
● Understanding the principles of safer handlingIdentifying hazards and reducing the risk of injury
● Following individual care plans and moving and assisting risk assessments
● Promoting dignity, comfort, choice and independence
● Using effective communication before and during movement
● Understanding safer working postures and techniques
● Recognising the importance of appropriate moving and assisting equipment
● Understanding safe use of equipment such as hoists, slings, slide sheets and transfer aids, where relevant
● Recognising when to seek additional assistance
●Reporting equipment concerns, incidents and changes in an individual’s mobility needs
How Is This Course Delivered?
Our experienced trainers deliver practical, face-to-face sessions through presentations, demonstrations, discussions and supervised activities.
Learners explore common workplace situations and consider how to support individuals safely and respectfully.
Where appropriate, trainers also demonstrate moving and assisting equipment and provide opportunities for supervised practice.
We can arrange group training at your workplace or another suitable venue. Before delivery, we will confirm the course duration, equipment requirements and group arrangements.
Assessment and Certification
Throughout the course, our trainers use practical activities, demonstrations and discussions, where appropriate, to support learning and check understanding.
Upon successful completion of the training, each learner will receive a certificate issued by Magpie Training Ltd.
Employers can then use these certificates as evidence of completed staff training. They can also support continuing professional development (CPD) records.
Book Moving & Assisting Training
Help your team develop the knowledge and confidence to support individuals safely while maintaining dignity and independence.
We offer flexible training arrangements for workplace groups. Furthermore, we can tailor the sessions to suit your organisation’s needs.
To discuss available dates, group bookings and course prices, contact Magpie Training today.