Health and Safety Officer - Chatham, United Kingdom - mhs homes

mhs homes

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Chatham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We have an exciting role as part of our Health and Safety Team.

We're looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join us to inspire and influence others to the benefits of working responsibly, understanding the legal frameworks and show, coach and assist colleagues in how safety, health and environmental management can enhance mhs homes work activities.

We're looking for someone that is passionate about protecting others from harm, making sure our staff are safe when working and that our customers can be safe in their homes.

You'll love building relationships and working with other teams to help come up with solutions and offer advice to colleagues.

You'll know what good practice looks like and have an eye for spotting opportunities to improve our management systems.

Specifically, you'll need:

A full driving license and car to get out and about on site visits
TechIOSH Membership (Essential)
A level 3 qualification in H&S e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent
Proven experience of advising on Health & Safety matters, gained from recent working in a dedicated similar / equivalent Health & Safety role
Experience of leading on and supporting investigations
Experience of carrying out risk assessments across a range of related work activities
Experience of carrying out site inspections and audits without supervision
Attention to detail, whilst not losing sight of the whole
Able to effectively coordinate and work on a range of different work activities, whilst keeping up with proactive health and safety work
Strong data analysis skills using Excel
Strong Microsoft office skills
Great communication skills and an ability to communicate on health and safety, with knowledge to promote a positive health and safety culture and to work effectively with colleagues and be part of the team

We offer:

Pension contributions matched up to 6%
28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
A great team of colleagues to work with
Regular charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
Enhanced family leave policies
A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Access to two holiday homes (in Dorset and Norfolk)

Find out what it's like to be part of #teammhs in our recruitment video

We're Investors in Diversity accredited and a Disability Confident employer.

This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we'll offer you an interview.

We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.