Hi
Don't you just hate it when you are new in post and don't know all you want
or need to know! Still keeps the old grey cells working.
I have been asked to find out about height and weight in PEM forms. HR are
concerned that if we recruit folk who are very over weight or tiny they will
not be able to cope with the training and when required implementation of
Physical Management of Aggression procedures. Some of the staff have had
problems in doing the training and even worse have been unable to manage the
clients because of the weight or height of the staff member.
On that basis they think the question should be added to the form. I wonder
why they don't screen folk out at interview. HR say they can't exclude folk
in the job advert. If we do add it to forms where do I stand if I say
someone is not fit for the job based on heaigth etc. And how do I know they
cant cope? thinking of some of the BIG actors in the stage version of Billy
Elliot they danced hard and fast and were very fit. Five mins into their
roles I would have been gasping!
The exec of the Trust feel that we have a problem and seem to want everyone
to go to weight watchers! But it is a problem both with new and old
employees. As are back aches and arthritis for staff who need this sort of
training and skill too.
Any thoughts and help gratefully accepted.
Sue
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