Health and Safety Officer

Aspris; Bristol; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through specialized education and care. This role within the Governance and Risk Team offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and safety standards across various provisions. You will provide essential advice, training, and support to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while fostering a positive safety culture. With a commitment to personal and professional development, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Aspris rewards and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction plan

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career progression

Employee recognition scheme

Employee assistance programme

Tech Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Health and Safety advice in the Education sector.
• NEBOSH general certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide H&S training to managers and staff to promote safety culture.
• Compile health and safety reports for management.
• Evaluate and investigate incidents, providing recommendations.

Skills

Health and Safety advice

Training facilitation

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH general certificate

Job description

At Aspris Children’s Services, we deliver specialised and highly individualised education, care and support that transforms lives. With an unwavering focus on achieving the very best outcomes, our network of schools, colleges and children’s homes empower children and young people to achieve their potential.

We have an exciting vacancy to join our Governance and Risk Team reporting to the Health and Safety Manager. You will be required to visit our Education, Care and Central provisions providing accurate and timely advice and auditing performance against health and safety legislation and Aspris’ policies and standards. This position would ideally suit someone located within the geographical areas of the Midlands, South-West England or Wales.

Previous experience/qualifications:

• Previous experience of providing Health and Safety advice within the Education sector is required for this post.
• The successful candidate must have a NEBOSH general certificate.

What are we looking for?

• Provide H&S related training to groups of managers and staff to promote and facilitate a positive health and safety culture as required.
• Compile health and safety reports for site leaders and senior management.
• Ensure effective actions arise out of Health and Safety incidents, including suitable reporting under RIDDOR.
• Where required, evaluate accident/incident reports, including investigating, consulting with key colleagues and providing recommendations and support to sites and where necessary the group to prevent re-occurrence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments supported by the Aspris Health and Safety Manager.

What will you get in return from us?

There are not many jobs and careers where you can say that you have positively impacted a young person’s life. At Aspris Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to shape and change the future of the children and young people we support. By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will also be part of a company that invests in you for personal and professional development and provide a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, plus birthday day leave - increasing with length of service.
• Aspris rewards and discount scheme.
• Comprehensive induction plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression.
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check (if required).
• Employee recognition scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Tech Scheme - can buy tech and then pay it back through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work scheme - can buy a bike and then pay it back through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support.

This is a remote role where travel is expected, so to be considered for this role you must hold a full driving license and have access to your own vehicle.

Full time or part time working hours can be discussed prior to interview.

Recruitment Timetable

Advert Closing Date: 31st January 2025.

Interview Date: Friday 7th February 2025.

For more information please review the attached Job Description.

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