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RoSPA Level 2 Award in Proportionate Single Handed Care Practice

Qualification Number: 610/5521/9 

The RoSPA Level 2 Award in Proportionate/Single-Handed Care Practice is your first step towards a safer, more compassionate, flexible and person-centred approach to care provision. 

Designed for frontline care staff responsible for delivering care in line with prescribed handling and care plans, this qualification empowers professionals to implement personalised support that prioritises dignity, independence, and flexibility — while upholding the highest standards of health and safety for both clients and carers. 

Developed in consultation with Skills for Care and Care England, as well as a diverse range of stakeholders and technical specialists, every element of this qualification is grounded in current best practice, aligned with regulatory standards, and shaped by those who understand the real-world challenges of the sector.

Course duration:1 day

Number of learners: 8

Assessment: Verbal Q & A and practical demonstration

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What does the RoSPA Level 2 Award in Proportionate Single Handed Care Practice cover?

  • Practice of proportionate care/single handed care
  • Safer hoisting practices using active hoists and slings
  • Principles for proportionate/single handed care 
  • Standing transfers with mechanical and manual equipment 
  • Safer care using bed management systems 
  • All requirements for delivering safe proportionate/single handed care

 

Upon successful completion of the RoSPA Level 2 Award in Proportionate Single Handed Care Practice you will be able to:

 

Understand the principles of safe proportionate / single handed care

Describe how using proportionate/single handed care approach promotes the health, well-being and enablement of the person being handled.

Understand the requirements for delivering safe proportionate care

Explain the purpose of risk assessments and handling plans, explain the indicators that proportionate/single handed care may no longer be suitable practice and demonstrate a pre-movement assessment before delivering proportionate/single handed care.

Apply safer proportionate / single handed care practices

Demonstrate the application of safer moving and handling practice using manual and mechanical stand aids, demonstrate application of safer moving and handling practice using in-bed management systems and during the application of slings; and demonstrate pre-checks of mechanical equipment and slings.

Benefits of the course

For employers

  • Increased capacity and efficiency: Train staff to safely deliver proportionate care, optimising resource and freeing up capacity across services
  • Improved quality of care: Staff learn to deliver person-centred, dignified care that promotes independence
  • Quicker hospital discharges and reduced bed days: Supports smoother transitions into the community and prevents unnecessary long-term care admissions
  • Compliance with legislation: Ensures staff are trained in line with the Care Act 2014 and other health and safety regulations
  • Efficient care without compromising quality: Proportionate care is efficient and effective, reducing duplication in care delivery while improving individual outcomes
  • Convenient delivery: Training delivered onsite reduces downtime and allows for contextual learning.

For learners

  • Improved skills and confidence: Learn safer, more effective moving and handling techniques tailored to real-life scenarios
  • Empowerment through person-centred care: Gain the skills to assess and adapt care to meet individual needs respectfully and safely
  • Supports career development:  Receive an Ofqual regulated Level 2 qualification recognised across the sector
  • Better workload management:  Learn creative, risk-assessed solutions that reduce reliance on two-carer procedures.

Are you ready for in-company training?

Certain requirements will need to be met to successfully host an in-company training course: 

  • Learners must have previous experience in the handling of people
  • A suitable training venue that meets acceptable health and safety standards and be conductive to learning is required
  • Suitable equipment will need to be provided to complete moving of people practical assessments and must comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Lifting and Operation Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 

 

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