Health and Safety Coordinator

at  Mencap

We are bold and ambitious and really want you to come and join us to help us achieve our vision where the UK is the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We are recruiting for two full time Health and Safety Co-ordinators on a 12 month fixed term basis. This role will be mainly working from home with travel 1-2 days per week (potentially including an overnight stay). We cover locations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In this role you will:

• Undertake health and safety related activities with a focus on reducing incidents through a proactive practice approach
• Under the direction of the Health and Safety advisor and Head of Health and Safety, they will promote good health and safety practice across the organisation.
• Undertake policy and procedural audits to support our services to achieve Health and Safety compliance.
• Identify areas for improvement and with guidance from qualified Health and Safety professionals, identify and monitor actions to drive improvement.
• Produce reports to support management of Health and Safety Compliance.
• Proactively support any events requiring an immediate response such as fact finds, investigations or internal case reviews.
• Collaborate and work with Quality Co-Ordinators and local Service Managers

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working in a role that has a focus on Health and Safety, ideally within Health and Social Care or Property
• is a great communicator and enjoys working with all stakeholders
• has evidence of current Health and Safety training – IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable but not essential
• is credible, trustworthy and wanting to join an organisation in a role where they can grow and develop

If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Interviews will take place via TEAMS on the 30th May and will include a second stage for those that are successful following the initial interview on 5th June.
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