Name: Moving and Handling Competency Assessor Training
Start: 2026-07-29T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-29T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Home Instead Epsom & Mole Valley - Home Care & Companionship

Moving and Handling Competency Assessor Training

Moving & handling assessor training equips staff to safely train, assess & certify manual handling, ensuring CQC & HSE compliance.
About this Event

What is Moving & Handling Competency Assessor Training

The Moving and Handling Competency Assessor Training equips experienced staff to train, assess, and sign off safe manual handling practices, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards such as those set by the CQC and HSE.

Course Outline:

Explain the legal and professional responsibilities related to assessing moving and handling competency in others.
Identify the key components of safe manual handling practice in a variety of care environments.
Use observational tools and structured competency forms to assess staff performance.
Deliver constructive, supportive feedback that promotes safe and reflective practice.
Recognise when further support, retraining, or escalation is required.
Maintain accurate and auditable assessment records that align with CQC and organisational standards.