Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator (OSPI) – Waverley Court

Job Description

Title

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator (OSPI)

Location

Waverley Court

Salary & Hours

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639 Hours: 36 per week

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator to work within Operational Support, Performance and Improvement (OSPI). This role will support health, safety and environmental risks and responsibilities within the workforce and at depots; deliver projects to improve processes and infrastructure; and assist responsible managers with compliance and improvement regarding health, safety and staff wellbeing.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating projects and assisting with the implementation of improvements such as improving processes, procuring equipment, and upgrading staff facilities and resources.
• Providing advice and guidance to colleagues and senior managers in Operational Services on policy, legislative and organisation related issues.
• Coordinating audits and records management across the service (e.g. risk assessments, method statements, operating procedures) by creating and monitoring annual internal audit plans and ensuring information management systems are up-to-date and easily accessible to staff.
• Bringing consistency of approach across Operational Services by reporting on health and safety records, building relationships and using data to identify risks and working with service areas and the Learning & Development team to mitigate these and make improvements across the service.
• Running and overseeing service wide Health & Safety Committee to increase staff engagement, promote standardised practices where possible (e.g. risk assessments, inspections, accident investigations, toolbox talks etc.) and to monitor compliance with changing legislation and best practice.
• Working in conjunction with Corporate Health and Safety and Union colleagues on specific Health, Safety and wellbeing matters.
• Acting as a coordination point to ensure service resilience by coordinating with internal and external sources and stakeholders and issuing communication and guidance in the event of sudden or unexpected changes such as during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
• Undertaking other relevant duties in accordance with the function and grading of the post as required.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently under represented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

Salary range reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Flexible working arrangements are available.