Health & Safety Co-ordinator
LOCATION: Bromborough, Wirral
JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Co-ordinator
SALARY & BENEFITS: Starting on £22,221 per annum + benefits
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
THE COMPANY: We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of an organisation who, since 1968 has been providing a range of services and support for individuals with autism and social communication difficulties. Working in several care settings including residential, home care, supported living they offer people with autism meaningful, realistic and achievable training, on the job work experience and valuable life skills.
THE ROLE: A new and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator to join and this fantastic organisation and lead on Health & Safety related advice and support for employees, the organisation and service users. The Health and Safety Co-ordinator will take responsibility for devising, programming, revising and monitoring the effectiveness of their own Health & Safety related training programmes.
Key Responsibilities to include:-
To advise on all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing issues as they pertain to all operations
To encourage and implement the continual development and improvement of a proactive health and safety culture
Develop, promote, monitor and review health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work beyond basic legal requirements, and ensure implementation consistently
Work with managers and staff to oversee and co-ordinate progress with Risk Assessments to ensure they are prepared and reviewed as necessary Keep updated of changes to health and safety legislation and ensure Managers and staff are aware of any implications of current and emerging legislation
Provide information, advice, support and practical assistance to Managers and staff on health and safety matters in relation to the workplace, provision of housing and other services
Ensure routine health and safety activities and checks are carried out such as, electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and the review of risk assessments, carry out fire inspections, drills and alarm testing and ensure these are carried out at all premises
THE CANDIDATE: The Health & Safety Co-ordinator will be a pragmatic, flexible and self-motivated individual with an excellent attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills. Our client is looking for a good general all round education but not necessary any formal qualifications – although these would be advantageous.
Key experience essential for the role:
Solid previous experience and track record providing Health & Safety advice in a similar environment is essential
A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification would be desirable although not essential as further training will be provided
Range of relevant Health & Safety certifications, to include asbestos, legionella management and fire and electrical safety
Experience of working alone, as part of a team and managing budgets and resources
Good PC skills (MS Office) including a good working knowledge of databases, Excel and MS Project
Commitment to delivering quality work at all times and a demonstrable track record of timely decision making within a fast moving environment
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.
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