JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Reports to
Head of Health & Safety
Head of Estates and Health & Safety
Direct reports
Health & Safety Officer
Location
Tadworth, Surrey
Salary
£57,778
Hours of Work
37.5 hrs per week
DBS
Enhanced with Children’s [& Adult’s] Barred List
Job Purpose
of an integrated health and safety management system, ensuring there is effective, integrated governance and risk management oversight, including reporting to the Board via the relevant operational and executive governance committees. • Develop and embed a health and safety strategy which embraces robust management systems to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. • Develop and deliver health and safety key objectives and annual plan. • Promote a pro-active environmental and health and safety culture across the Trust • Facilitate delivery of health, safety and well-being audits and inspections across the organisation • Establishment high standards and expectations on employees of safety awareness behaviours and performance. • Advise on matters relating to the environment and health and safety at work including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice. • Facilitate the risk assessment process to identify, assess, report on, and monitor the scale, nature and distribution of all health and safety risks and hazards created by the organisations activities including facilitating training and support to others who need to carry out their own risk assessments. • Work collaboratively on health and safety matters with colleagues across Occupational Health, People team, Clinical Services, Infection Prevention and Control, the School, Fundraising Events, Retail and Estates and Facilities.
• Monitor and report on adverse outcomes (incidents) resulting in injuries, ill health, loss, and incidents with the potential to cause injuries, ill health, or loss. • Ensure root cause analysis is undertaken following incidents and that findings are used to strengthen policies, procedures, and training. • Maintain up to date emergency procedures and ensure these are promoted and cascaded effectively. • In conjunction with the Training and Development Manager, facilitate the the delivery of comprehensive health and safety training to promote, develop, and sustain a positive health and safety awareness culture throughout the organisation. • Ensure legislative compliance, in that all HSE • To liaise with Local Authority Inspectors and enforcement officials as required including the Health and Safety Executive, the Fire and Rescue Authority, OFSTED and CQC. • Manage the health and safety budget and provide timely reporting on budget issues to the Head of Estates and Health & Safety. • Monitor the timely implementation of agreed aspects of the organisation are conducted in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements and Codes of Practice and that Managers are informed of any changes.
• Prepare reports, discussion papers and KPIs for relevant working group and committee meetings. • Prepare an Annual Health and Safety report for the Health and Safety Committee, Audit Committee and Board of Trustees. Health and Safety • Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control. • Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. • Promotes the health and safety of others. • Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. • Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience • Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems • Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary • Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience • Remains organised and focused when under pressure. • Responds constructively to feedback and or criticism. • Motivates self and others.
To provide leadership in ensuring that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety. To support and advise as appropriate on emergency planning, risk management objectives and associated workstreams. To provide strategic support to the leadership team on health and safety matters; to lead and develop the integrated health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures to ensure that service excellent is delivered and a positive health and safety culture is promoted at The Children’s Trust. designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices. Responsibilities • Act as the responsible Head providing The Children’s Trust with health and safety advice at both strategic and operational level. • Develop and lead the operation and promotion Duties and Responsibilities The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and
management actions resulting from internal and external health and safety audits and risk assessments and capture and report on management progress.
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