Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

locations

Home Based

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012519

Health and Safety Officer

Location: Home Based, National Travel is expected.

Salary: £29,880- £38,180

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our team at Waythrough. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our determination to ensure we provide safe systems of work and safe working environments across our varied and diverse services.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing health & safety advice and guidance to wide range of services that improve peoples lives
• Undertaking a range of Health & Safety functions across our services such as Health & Safety audits, DSE advice and assessments and workplace inspections.
• Monitoring compliance against health & safety standards
• Investigating accidents and near misses
• Producing risk assessments for a wide range of subjects and activities
• Providing advice on good practice on DSE issues and setup
• Supporting good practice in Fire Safety and monitoring compliance with fire safety standards
• Contributing to creating a positive health & safety culture across the organisation.
• Working closely with other Waythrough colleagues and managers to improve Health & Safety Performance

About You

• Is new to the area of work and looking for experience
• Looking for a new challenge
• Passionate about working for a charity and supporting services
• Has a background in housing
• Taking a step back from high level Health and Safety management
• Works well as part of a team

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date: