[Hiring] Health and Safety Officer @Recovery Focus

Role Description

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our team at Waythrough. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our determination to ensure we provide safe systems of work and safe working environments across our varied and diverse services.

• Providing health & safety advice and guidance to a wide range of services that improve people's lives
• Undertaking a range of Health & Safety functions across our services such as Health & Safety audits, DSE advice and assessments, and workplace inspections
• Monitoring compliance against health & safety standards
• Investigating accidents and near misses
• Producing risk assessments for a wide range of subjects and activities
• Providing advice on good practice on DSE issues and setup
• Supporting good practice in Fire Safety and monitoring compliance with fire safety standards
• Contributing to creating a positive health & safety culture across the organisation
• Working closely with other Waythrough colleagues and managers to improve Health & Safety Performance

Qualifications

• Is new to the area of work and looking for experience
• Looking for a new challenge
• Passionate about working for a charity and supporting services
• Has a background in housing
• Taking a step back from high level Health and Safety management
• Works well as part of a team

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Company Description

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

• Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.