Health & Safety Officer

We are hiring a Health & Safety Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety you will act as a competent adviser supporting and guiding managers and colleagues on all aspects of health and safety across the organisation.

This is a key role in ensuring effective governance compliance and continuous improvement. You will contribute to the Integrated Management System (IMS) supporting the implementation and maintenance of systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 and promoting a proactive prevention-focused approach to risk management.

You will support the development and review of policies and procedures ensure robust risk assessments are in place and assist with the investigation of incidents identifying root causes and driving improvements. The role also involves carrying out audits inspections and monitoring activities producing clear reports and supporting services to achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive individual who can confidently provide practical advice coach colleagues and positively challenge practice where required. You will be highly organised able to analyse data and identify trends and committed to promoting a strong safety culture that ensures safe effective and high-quality services for the people we support colleagues and visitors.

About You

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practice including risk assessment and incident management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health and safety management systems including ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 and how they support assurance quality and continual improvement.
• Understanding of audit principles and management system performance monitoring.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to analyse compliance identify risk and support effective control measures.
• Ability to provide clear proportionate and practical health and safety advice.
• Confidence to appropriately challenge unsafe practice and influence improvement without direct authority.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan organise and prioritise workload to meet organisational needs.
• Competent ICT skills including use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent) or willingness to complete.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C / Level 4 or above).

Desirable

• IOSH membership.
• Fire safety management and/or fire risk assessment training.
• Legionella awareness.
• Infection prevention and control training.
• Level 3 Food Safety (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a health and safety role within a multisite organisation.

Desirable

• Experience supporting audits inspections or management system activities.
• Experience within health social care or education environments.

About Us

For over 50 years Hesley Group has provided specialist care support and education for people with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs.

Benefits of working for us

• Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
• 6 weeks holiday
• Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
• Regular promotion opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
• Refer a friend scheme earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
• Free parking

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger. Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage reflecting the true cost of living. Its our commitment to fairness a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Hourly
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1