Job Title: Health and Safety Professional
This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures across all services. The goal is to safeguard staff, service users, and the public while fostering a positive culture of safety.
Key responsibilities include:
* Designing and implementing tailored safety programs for housing and homeless services.
* Providing expert advice and guidance to management and staff on health and safety matters.
* Conducting audits and risk assessments to develop strategies that mitigate risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
* Maintaining governance procedures and ensuring compliance with national standards and regulatory bodies.
* Liaising with insurers as required.
* Delivering training programs and workshops to embed a robust safety culture.
* Maintaining and reviewing health and safety policies to ensure relevance, compliance, and integration into daily operations.
* Investigating incidents, determining root causes, and coordinating timely and effective responses.
Candidate requirements include:
* QQI Level 8 qualification in Health and Safety or related field, or IOSH-accredited equivalent.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health and Safety Officer/Advisor role, preferably in the non-profit or social sector.
* Professional membership accreditation in Health and Safety.
* Full driving license.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety management systems, statutory requirements, risk assessment, auditing, and emergency preparedness.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and develop practical solutions.