Moving and Handling Officer

Service: Legal and Regulatory Support

Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead in the further development, implementation and maintenance of the Moving and Handling processes and procedures across the Council, in particular the training of Social Work and Education staff, external staff in partner agencies and family members.

The successful candidate should have experience of working with clients with mobility issues, health and safety risk assessment processes, multi-agency and partnership, eg, with the NHS as part of a Health and Social Care Partnership and be able to communicate effectively on such matters and to provide advice and guidance to colleagues.

The post is full time and the location is negotiable, although there would be a requirement to occasionally work from the Council’s headquarters in Lochgilphead.

In line with current Council guidelines we can work at home at this time.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20 May 2024.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Name: Iain Jackson, Governance Risk & Safety Manager, Legal & Regulatory Support
• Telephone: 01546 604188
• Email: Iain.Jackson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB14219/ALR00033

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.