Health And Safety Officer

Are you a talented, self-motivated and values driven individual with the drive to succeed and the ambition to effect positive change?

Are you seeking a challenging and fulfilling role in a friendly, and supportive company where you are empowered, your talents are nurtured, and you will be inspired to make a difference?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to come and join our like-minded team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Officerto join our team. The post holder will be responsible ensuring that the highest standards of compliance and outstanding practice are achieved. The post holder will support and develop the Health & Safety strategy, driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive Health and Safety culture. The post is a multi-site role requiring travel to all our facilities throughout England and it is therefore essential that the post holder possesses a full, clean UK driver’s licence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Overall responsibility for health & safety compliance of the Disability Support Division (“DS”) and for ensuring that all staff are aware of the importance of health & safety in the workplace.

· Ensure that the DS keeps up to date with all changes in health & safety legislation and best practice, and that this is promptly communicated to all staff.

· Implement practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial of promoting health, safety, fire and environmentally safe working practices in the workplace.

· Plan and carry out a rolling programme of internal health & safety compliance audits of all DS locations; report on significant findings and manage action plans through to completion.

· Prepare quarterly management reports for, and attend, Group Health & Safety Committee meetings to evidence compliance and continual improvement activities. In conjunction with the DS Quality Manager, prepare and submit an annual Board report on DS health & safety compliance and progress made during the year.

· In conjunction with the Alina Homecare Training Academy, review, develop and deliver training/certification in relation to health & safety that meets statutory requirements and is in line with business needs and accepted risks.

· Maintain and review all task and process-based risk assessments completed at DS locations across the organisation and support managers to create and develop ‘person specific / positive risk taking’ assessments. Ensure that risk assessments are developed and implemented for new and emerging risks.

· Work alongside the Property Manager and relevant Branch Manager in respect of all properties / services to ensure that all relevant health & safety compliance requirements and documents are in place, so that the properties / services are fully compliant.

· Co-ordinate reporting of RIDDOR incidents to the HSE, and undertake investigations as appropriate into these or other safety related incidents as required.

· Liaise with the Group Finance Director and the Group’s Insurers/Brokers to facilitate the investigation of any claims, ensuring that required records are made available and lessons are learned to reduce future risks.

· In collaboration with the Care at Home Division Health & Safety Officer, maintain a comprehensive central library of health & safety resources, policies and documentation relating to all offices and services.

· Liaise with the DS Operational Directors and Branch Managers to establish up-to-date signed contractors RAMS for any planned and programmed maintenance.

Person Specification

Job Knowledge and Previous Experience

· Understand the application of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other legislation relevant to the Alina Homecare Group

· At least three years previous H&S experience in similar multi-site environment.

· Experience of risk management that takes a balanced approach to risk and promotes positive risk taking.

· Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission’s regulatory framework and prior experience of working with vulnerable or disabled people would be an advantage.

Skills

· Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.

· The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of employees, stakeholders and third parties, both by phone and face to face.

· Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and strong teamwork skills are essential

· Skilled in assessing and managing risks

· Professional and pragmatic in their approach to dealing with issues and employees

· Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion

· Resilient self-starter able to bring discipline to Health and Safety compliance within the organisation.

· Show continual career and individual development

Competencies

· IT literate with comprehensive understanding of MS Office programmes to include, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook are essential

Minimum Qualifications Required

· NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health) – National General Certificate

· Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

• Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
• Employer: Alina Homecare Specialist Care Ltd
• Location: Remote working, with extensive travel to all Disability Support offices and services.
• Reports to: Director – Specialist Care (with dotted reporting line to the Group Chief Executive)
• Job Purpose: Perform the Health & Safety Competent Person role across the Disability Support Division ensuring that all locations, services and activities operate safely and are compliant with relevant Health & Safety Legislation; the Health & Social Care Act and other internal or external health & safety criteria, including ‘best practice’ wherever possible. Provide support and balanced advice to colleagues in pursuit of these aims.
• Salary: between 35k-40k - depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holiday days.
• Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday (37.50 hours per week)
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• do you hold a NEBOSH Qualification ?
• do you hold a current Membership to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ?

Experience:

• Social Care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence and Transport (required)

Work Location: In person