The Head of Health and Safety is the lead and designated competent person for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children's Trust underpinning the three key work streams: safe care, safe workplace (including occupational health and well-being), and safe retail and (fundraising) events. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices. Responsibilities Act as the responsible Head providing The Childrens Trust with health and safety advice at both strategic and operational level. Develop and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated health and safety management system, ensuring there is effective, integrated governance and risk management oversight, including reporting to the Board via the relevant operational and executive governance committees. Develop and embed a health and safety strategy which embraces robust management systems to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Develop and deliver health and safety key objectives and annual plan. Promote a pro-active environmental and health and safety culture across the Trust Facilitate delivery of health, safety and well-being audits and inspections across the organisation Establishment high standards and expectations on employees of safety awareness behaviours and performance. Advise on matters relating to the environment and health and safety at work including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice. Facilitate the risk assessment process to identify, assess, report on, and monitor the scale, nature and distribution of all health and safety risks and hazards created by the organisations activities including facilitating training and support to others who need to carry out their own risk assessments. Work collaboratively on health and safety matters with colleagues across Occupational Health, People team, Clinical Services, Infection Prevention and Control, the School, Fundraising Events, Retail and Estates and Facilities. Monitor and report on adverse outcomes (incidents) resulting in injuries, ill health, loss, and incidents with the potential to cause injuries, ill health, or loss. Ensure root cause analysis is undertaken following incidents and that findings are used to strengthen policies, procedures, and training. Maintain up to date emergency procedures and ensure these are promoted and cascaded effectively. In conjunction with the Training and Development Manager, facilitate the the delivery of comprehensive health and safety training to promote, develop, and sustain a positive health and safety awareness culture throughout the organisation. Ensure legislative compliance, in that all HSE aspects of the organisation are conducted in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements and Codes of Practice and that Managers are informed of any changes. To liaise with Local Authority Inspectors and enforcement officials as required including the Health and Safety Executive, the Fire and Rescue Authority, OFSTED and CQC. Manage the health and safety budget and provide timely reporting on budget issues to the Head of Strategic Estates Management. Monitor the timely implementation of agreed management actions resulting from internal and external health and safety audits and risk assessments and capture and report on management progress. Prepare reports, discussion papers and KPIs for relevant working group and committee meetings. Prepare an Annual Health and Safety report for the Health and Safety Committee, Audit Committee and Board of Trustees. Health and Safety Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control. Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience Remains organised and focused when under pressure. Responds constructively to feedback and or criticism.