Health, Safety & Fire Co-ordinator

at  Scottish Prison Service

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To provide advice, guidance and support to SPS managers and staff to enable them to fulfil their respective Health & Fire Safety (HFS) responsibilities competently and in accordance with legislation and SPS Policies and Procedures. Carry out compliance monitoring and reviews of the SPS Safety Management System (SMS) and HFS Policies.
Responsibilities
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Carry out compliance monitoring and reviews of the SPS Safety Management System (SMS) and HFS Policies.
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Provide the Governor-in Charge (GIC) Senior Management Teams (SMT) and the Health & Safety Committee (HSC) with compliance data relating to the HFS SMS.
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Provide advice, guidance and support to managers in carrying out suitable and sufficient H&S Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) in accordance with the SPS SMS and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation.
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Coordinate local arrangements for accident investigation and reporting in accordance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 13 Regulations and SPS Policy.
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Carry out Fire Incident and False Alarm Investigations and compile detailed reports.
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Carry out suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment Reviews / Alteration Notices in accordance with the SPS Fire Safety Manual.
Person Specification
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements
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Must hold NEBOSH General Certificate and be willing to work towards the NVQ level 5/6 qualification or equivalent NEBOSH National Diploma with a view to completing the qualification within 18 - 24 months. Essential
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Attained NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or SPS Fire Safety Officer Accreditation. Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
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Knowledge of current Health & Fire Safety legislative requirements commensurate within a large diverse working environment. ESSENTIAL
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Excellent communication skills both written and oral with ability to vary style to ensure mutual understanding. ESSENTIAL
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Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety Processes and Procedures. ESSENTIAL
Behaviour Requirements
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Relationships & Collaboration
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Change & Improve
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Solve Problems & Make Decisions
Selection method 1 1
Interview

Please refer the Job description for details