JOB PURPOSE
To provide advice as the sections competent person working alongside managers and supervisors to ensure health, safety and welfare arrangements are in place across the service. This is to ensure the Council is compliant with its statutory health and safety responsibilities. The post holder will need to maintain the relevant qualifications and experience to be deemed competent. The role includes providing advice and support on all health and safety related matters applicable to the service they support, undertaking inspections, investigating incidents and other duties related to good practice. This will be delivered via a number of ways including face to face meetings, telephone conversations, electronically or in writing. The post will involve providing timely and specific advice, attending meetings, the development and delivery of training and monitoring the health and safety related activities of the service internal and external to the organisation in order to improve compliance and maintain a safe and healthy business environment.
DIMENSIONS
The post holder will be responsible for provision of advice and guidance on all matters related to health, safety and welfare to assist the service to provide a safe and healthy working environment for both employees and others who may be affected by the activities and services provided.
The post holder will have access to databases which will include sensitive information on individuals and businesses.
As part of the function of the post, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of advice and support related to the service. This advice and support will be focused on the provision of safety within the service and may at times require the provision of sensitive documents/data. The post holder is responsible for the safe and secure handling of these whilst in their custody.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Undertake duties, tasks, and responsibilities relating to objectives allocated and identified in the service health and safety plan and the Departmental Service Plan which operationally implement the Council's priorities.
2. Provide advice and guidance as the sections competent person working alongside managers and supervisors to ensure health, safety and welfare arrangements are in place across the service.
3. Undertake programmed inspections/interventions of activities related to the service under relevant legislation/guidance.
4. Attend meetings and committees to provide advice and support to the service and act as competent health and safety person.
5. Keep records of all inspections, incidents, requests for advice and actions related to properties in the County Borough using TASCOMI database to record and monitor activities.
6. Instigate action in relation to incidents (accidents/near misses) reported. Ensure investigations are conducted and where necessary ensure reporting is followed to comply with RIDDOR. If required ensure that evidence, statements and images are recorded. Follow up any agreed actions to ensure appropriate focus and attention has been given to the incident reported. Provide details of the incident to insurance service if a potential claim is suspected.
7. Provide advice to managers and supervisors on risk assessments and safe methods of working and ensure these are updated and reflect the risks related to the activities of the service.
8. Determine and develop training to the service when required on specific health and safety topics or areas where this has been identified via risk assessment, following incidents or changes in legislation.
9. Act as the liaison officer in relation to the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) to ensure the service is compliant with the above regulations in all aspects of the responsibilities and roles.
10. Liaise and consult with the Fire and Rescue Service, Health and Safety Executive, Councillors, Community Councillors and other relevant authorities or agencies in respect of health and safety.
11. Participate in projects in partnership with other agencies and colleagues which may cross geographic and organisational boundaries. This will include liaising proactively with customers, stakeholders and colleagues and participating in the development of effective working relationships.
12. Participate in, and contribute to, team and service wide initiatives aimed at achieving improvements to the service.
13. Represent the Service at a local, regional and national level as required, including support for and participation in regional collaboration.
14. Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by Head of Department or manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, extensive experience in related field to provide competent advice and support.
* Member of IOSH (or working towards this) NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
* Post graduate degree in Health and Safety.
* Experience of working in a local authority.
* Experience of giving strategic advice to managers at all levels within an organisation.
Specialist Knowledge
* Knowledge & understanding of occupational health and safety, together with full knowledge of legislation, national and local standards and policies and an understanding of practices as related to occupational health and safety.
* Knowledge of accident investigation techniques.
* Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management procedures.
* A broad knowledge of health and safety, applicable to service area including, but not limited to areas such as construction, building maintenance, occupational road risk, health related topics, stress, noise, vibration, ergonomics.
Practical and Intellectual Skills
* Ability to interpret complex law.
* Accident investigation skills.
* Interviewing skills.
* Auditing and inspection skills.
* Ability to balance risk and cost and make recommendations.
* Ability to run briefings and training sessions.
If you are interested in this role, please do reach out to me via email or telephone!
amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com
020 753 766 07
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