Moving and Handling Practitioner

Posted 15 December 2025
Salary Up to £30,000 Per Annum
LocationCardiff
Business Area Support Services
Reference058857
Closing Date 15 January 2026

Job description

Job Title: Moving and Handling Practitioner

Location: Cardiff (Various sites across the region)

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (DOE)

 

Who We Are

 

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.  Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

 

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'.

 

About the Role

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling Practitioner to join our Therapy team at ivolve. You’ll carry out manual handling assessments across our services, supporting people with complex physical needs including mental health conditions, brain injury, neurological disorders, and learning disabilities.

A key part of this role is delivering training to colleagues in safe manual handling practices, ensuring best practice across our services.

Experience is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided. What matters most is motivation, willingness to learn, flexibility, and the ability to travel (a driving licence and access to a vehicle are required). A QCF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is essential.

  • Supporting people with diverse needs including learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury (ABI), and mental health conditions

  • Helping people flourish in a place they call home

  • Encouraging ambition and supporting people to live fulfilled lives

Our Support

 

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

 

In addition, we also offer the following:

  • Industry-leading recognition
  • Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
  • Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

 

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