Health & Safety Officer

Forward Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Health & Safety Officer, focusing on enhancing safety standards across various services. This fixed-term role offers the chance to make a significant impact on community health and safety while enjoying generous benefits and support for your professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety roles.
• Knowledge of compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide health & safety advice to services.
• Conduct audits and workplace inspections.
• Investigate accidents and produce risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Care

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing support to live meaningful lives. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through services related to mental health, substance misuse, housing, and more.

We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by approximately 3,500 staff and volunteers. Annually, our services assist around 125,000 individuals.

Integrating two large organizations is complex and ongoing. Currently, our jobs are branded under 'Humankind', and our recruitment systems are separate, though full integration is planned for next year.

Who We Are

Waythrough is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities, offering free, confidential support for issues like alcohol, drugs, housing, and mental health across the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring access to support for all. By joining us, you can make a real difference in people's lives by believing in their potential for positive change.

About The Role

Are you ready to join a dynamic, fast-paced team that values exceptional customer care? We seek a motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented individual to become our Health & Safety Officer on a fixed-term basis until September 2025. The role primarily focuses on services in the Midlands, South Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford, and Cumbria, with potential nationwide travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing health & safety advice to a wide range of services
• Conducting audits, DSE assessments, and workplace inspections
• Monitoring compliance with health & safety standards
• Investigating accidents and near misses
• Producing risk assessments
• Advising on good practice for DSE and fire safety
• Supporting a positive health & safety culture
• Collaborating with colleagues to improve health & safety performance

Please note this is a fixed-term role until September 2025. The position may be based in Midlands, South Yorkshire, or North Yorkshire, involving national travel.

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The advertised salary reflects full earning potential; starting salaries allow for progression within the pay band.

If you are passionate about our mission, we want to hear from you! Join Waythrough and help make a positive impact in people's lives.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing programs and support networks

Equal Opportunities

Waythrough is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].

Additional details:

• Driving license required
• Application deadline: 25 May 2025

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