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Health, Safety and Welfare Auditor
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 29,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Do you want to apply your Health and Safety and Safeguarding expertise to make a meaningful difference for young people in both educational and workplace settings?
LEBC is seeking a confident and qualified Health, Safety and Welfare professional to join our expanding team. This unique dual-role position is ideal for professionals with strong Health & Safety and Safeguarding experience, who are ready to support Alternative Provisions (AP) and businesses to host students on placements.
In this role, you will divide your time between conducting Health, Safety and Safeguarding audits at Alternative Provision centres and at local businesses. You'll ensure that both types of settings meet robust safety and welfare standards before young people begin their placements.
You will also build strong, professional relationships with placement hosts, employers, and educational partners, ensuring legal responsibilities are understood and that effective control measures are in place for each student's role and working environment.
In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvements in auditing procedures, carrying out incident investigations, and represent LEBC with professionalism and clarity in every setting.
Why Join LEBC?
Play a pivotal role in safeguarding students while supporting their transition into the workplace
Use your safeguarding, audit and risk management skills in both business and educational settings
Join a supportive, collaborative team with a shared commitment to youth development
Receive opportunities for further professional development and sector training
Enjoy a home-based role with regular field visits and flexibility in scheduling
Be part of a values-led organisation with a strong reputation in the region
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
NEBOSH National General Certificate
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate (Desirable)
Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (IFE or NEBOSH), or willingness to obtain within 12 months (Desirable)
Level 2 Safeguarding Certificate (Desirable)
Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of safeguarding young people
Clear and concise report writing and communication skills
Excellent time management and diary organisation
Reliable and accurate, able to meet high documentation standards
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently
Confidence in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to assess risk and respond quickly with well-reasoned resolutions
Familiarity with the 14-18 education system (Desirable)
Experience
Proven experience in conducting audits across a variety of businesses
Strong track record of completing detailed risk assessments (low to high risk environments)
Experience with incident and accident investigations
Experience assessing safeguarding risks in education or social care (Desirable)
Equal Opportunities
Must be able to recognise and challenge discrimination in all its forms
Job Details:
Home-based in Leicestershire with travel across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
£29,000 - £33,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Full-time, permanent | 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
10% employer pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) flexible working system
Driving Licence & Own Vehicle - Essential
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