People Moving & Handling Training
Practical training to reduce injury risks and promote safe movement in care environments.
Practical training to reduce injury risks and promote safe movement in care environments
This half-day practical course helps care staff move and support individuals safely and confidently, reducing the risk of injury to both staff and service users.
It’s suitable for all care and support workers and can be used as an annual refresher or part of induction training.
Course Details
- Duration: Half-day (approx. 3 hours)
- Awarding Body: Non-accredited (Influence 360 Certificate of Completion)
Assessment
- Trainer observation and participation
- Certification validity: Recommended annual refresher
Practical handling techniques to keep everyone safe
The session combines discussion, demonstration, and guided practice to develop safe handling habits and reinforce correct posture, teamwork, and risk awareness.
Key topics include:
• Understanding manual handling risks
• Applying good posture and lifting techniques
• Safe use of hoists, slings, and transfer aids
• Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury
• Supporting mobility with dignity and respect
• Team coordination and communication during movement
Assessment: Trainer observation and participation
Certification validity: Recommended annual refresher
Practical, hands-on training that builds confidence
This course takes place in a realistic environment using everyday equipment and care scenarios. It ensures your team can apply safe handling techniques immediately in their daily routines.
Why choose Influence 360 for People Handling training
• Delivered by qualified manual handling instructors
• Focused on realistic care scenarios
• Short, engaging, and highly practical
• Reduces staff injury risk and downtime
• Ideal for annual refresher or induction training
Flexible, interactive delivery
We can deliver this course directly at your workplace or care home, using your own equipment and layout for maximum relevance.
Delivery options:
• Half-day on-site practical session
• Combined with Moving People Safely or Fire Safety training
• Refresher sessions available for existing staff