Health & Safety Co-ordinator

Permanent
HMYOI Polmont
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£25,978 - £33,651 pro rata
Closing date
02/12/2020, 23:55
Part Time
Part-Time
18.5 hours
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
Carry out compliance monitoring and reviews of the SPS Safety Management System (SMS) and HFS Policies.
Provide the Governor-in-Charge (GIC) Senior Management Teams (SMT) and the Health & Safety Committee (HSC) with compliance data relating to the HFS SMS.
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 Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation.
Co-ordinating local arrangements for accident investigation and reporting in accordance with the reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 13 Regulations and SPS Policy.
Carry out Fire Incident and False Alarm Investigations and compile detailed reports.
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 Behavioural Competency 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 twelve, 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 these identified as key to role.

Qualifications Requirements
Hold NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) 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
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate or the SPS Fire Safety Certificate. ESSENTIAL
Experience Requirements
Previous practical experience working in a H&S or Fire Safety role. DESIRABLE
Knowledge Skills Requirements
In depth knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire Safety. ESSENTIAL
General knowledge of prison rules, regime and procedures such as control and restraint as these may impact on the application of Health & Safety and Safety/Fire Safety Policy/Accident investigation outcomes. ESSENTIAL
Understanding of how Health & Safety impact on other areas within establishment. ESSENTIAL
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