Moving and Positioning People

Who is it for?

This course is designed for care and support staff who are responsible for moving, positioning or repositioning people as part of their role.

It is suitable for staff working in residential and nursing homes, supported living, domiciliary care, live-in care and other Health & Social Care settings, as well as Housing Support Teams providing direct care and support.

What will learners learn?

  • Understand the legislation and agreed ways of working relating to moving and positioning people.
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment, including TILE/ELITE, and how to minimise risk before moving someone.
  • Develop an understanding of posture, spinal anatomy, common injuries and how to protect their own health.
  • Understand how to prepare and support people before moving or repositioning them, while promoting independence wherever possible.
  • Apply safer moving and positioning principles, including turning, repositioning, slide sheet use and hoist and sling techniques.

 

Duration
1 day

Delivery
Face-to-face
The course includes practical demonstrations covering moving and positioning techniques, body weight and counterbalance principles, turning and repositioning, slide sheets, and hoist and sling use.

Group size
Up to 10 learners
Smaller groups can be arranged where a more personalised learning experience is required.

Certification
Learners receive an ILS Certificate of completion following successful completion of the course.

Why choose ILS?

Moving and positioning people safely is about more than simply following a set of techniques. Our training helps staff understand why safe moving and positioning matters, while supporting the person’s dignity, choice and independence.

The course combines essential theory with practical demonstrations and focuses on safe, current approaches, including highlighting unsafe or outdated moving techniques that should be avoided.

Can this course be tailored?

Yes. The course can be tailored around your organisation, the people you support and the moving and positioning equipment used within your service.

We can incorporate relevant risk assessments, policies, procedures and practical examples to make the training directly applicable to your staff and workplace.

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