Health & Safety Officer
£36,750 per annum, 37 hours per week
We work together– We make things better – We do the right thing
Rooftop Housing Group is a modern, dynamic and flexible social business, aiming to deliver high quality, value for money services. We are proud of our people and what we achieve, making a positive impact on lives every day.
We need high performing people at all levels who can champion our culture, live our values and facilitate high performance in others, encouraging applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. Supporting individuals to request reasonable adjustments that will help them to perform to the best of their abilities and make them feel more comfortable. We strive to maintain a skilled knowledgeable and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a supportive working environment.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity throughout our teams and in the communities we serve.
Some of the examples where we put this into practice include celebrating Pride month through our Inclusion Alliance, being a Disability Confident employer and, signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We make every effort to achieve equality of outcomes in all aspects of our employment including recruitment and selection, training and development and employment practices.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this application process more accessible.
The benefits
We want to ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Flexible working
- Holiday buying and selling scheme
- A day’s paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration
- 2 days paid leave to help with a house move once you have completed your probationary period
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan, which includes a range of treatments including dental treatment, physiotherapy, consultation and 24 hour free confidential helpline
- Company contribution to mindfulness and fitness. For example discounted gym membership, fitness classes or mindfulness apps.
- Online discount with a number of retail shops, supermarkets, cinema, insurance and holidays.
- Funded training and sponsored qualifications.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer to join the team and be responsible for advising managers and colleagues on all matters related to health and safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation. In this role, you will proactively lead on the communication and awareness of health and safety policies, procedures and practices, ensuring they are followed across the organisation. You will co-ordinate and update health and safety records, carry out regular inspections and audits, and ensure corrective actions are taken in response to identified risks. You will work closely with managers to ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, CDM and COSHH processes are in place, as well as manage key health and safety training, first aid provisions, and the distribution of PPE. You will also investigate and report on accidents and RIDDORs, working closely with the Human Resources and Facilities teams to ensure a safe working environment.
About you
The ideal candidate for this this role will be committed to working towards a relevant Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH, and bring practical experience from a similar health and safety role. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices, with experience in carrying out audits and making appropriate and actionable recommendations. We are looking for someone who can create and review fit for purpose policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across the organisation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Closing date: 9am on 27 January 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please refer to the recruitment pack upon completing your application.
