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Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Your new role
The Health and Safety Lead officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety systems to ensure a safe working environment specific to the health and social care sector. This role involves conducting safety inspections, providing training, leading a team and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations with a focus on ensuring the well-being of staff.
We want to work in a way that reflects our stated values and that allows us to perform to exceptional standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create and develop health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the health and social care environment in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Update policies where there have been legislative changes.
Report discrepancies where a process does not meet policy requirements.
Perform regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and identify potential hazards.
Conduct and oversee regular health and safety audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to ensure continuous compliance.
Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.
Lead and develop training sessions for staff on health and safety practices, emergency procedures, and risk management.
Undertake any training and development opportunities as required to enable effective performance in the role. Commit to personal development and developing the role and skills of the team.
Stay updated with health and safety regulations and ensure the organisation complies with these standards. Continuously monitor and regularly report on regional activity in adherence to set Key Performance Indicators.
Evaluate work practices, procedures, and facilities to identify risks and implement corrective measures, focusing on the safety of people supported by the organisation and their staff.
Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
Develop risk assessments and support plans that promote positive risk-taking and independence for the people we support.
Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
To liaise with the Health and Safety Executive as and when required and other regulatory bodies.
Prepare the annual Environmental report and liaise with external assessors to sustain Environmental Accreditation.
Analyse health and safety statistics to identify common trends and provide insights for continuous improvement. Use data to inform policy development and risk management strategies
To ensure the HoSI and other relevant senior managers are consulted with prior to the introduction of any new systems, changes to current systems or changes to processes.
Liaise with external partners such as insurers, solicitors, contractors, etc. ensuring each partner fulfils their role when providing a service to the organisation.
Develop and implement emergency response plans and ensure all staff are trained in emergency procedures along with continuity planning.
Oversee all fire safety risk assessments and actions, including the implementation of fire safety protocols, conducting fire drills, and ensuring all fire safety equipment is regularly checked and maintained.
Ensure all outstanding health and safety checks and tests are completed in a timely manner, including equipment inspections, safety audits, and compliance checks
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in health and safety management, preferably within the health and social care sector.
Proven experience in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
Extensive experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective measures.
Experience in investigating accidents and incidents to determine causes and develop preventive measures.
Experience in designing and delivering health and safety training programs for staff.
Experience in developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
Experience in managing health and safety projects from concept to completion.
Experience in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
Experience in working collaboratively with various departments and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH Cert (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), or equivalent.
Professional Memberships: Membership in professional bodies such as IOSH.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Hybrid working
Car allowance
Competitive Salary
Opportunities for progression & development
What you need to do now
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