Health & Safety Advisor

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme.
The role benefits from being home based but travel will be required to cover Somerset including Bridgewater, Taunton, Frome, Street and Yeovil. Wales is also part of the region to include Cardiff and Swansea.
The purpose of the role is to ensure the continuous improvement of all levels of health and safety within the Dimensions services and offices, through carrying out inspecting, Fire risk assessments, Investigations RIDDOR incidents, Insurance claims and advising managers within the Organisation.
Interviews will take place on the 19th April via Microsoft teams.
About the role

Your main duties will include:
To assist in ensuring that health and safety systems support Dimensions Group staff in the delivery of services that are compliant with contract terms and statutory legislation.
To support managers offering advice and support in developing health and safety plans to ensure the effective management and good practice with the maintenance of a safe and healthy working and living environments.
To advise on the management of accidents and incidents in accordance with RIDDOR and other regulations and to provide support in the investigation of accidents and incidents where appropriate.
To undertake audits, fire risk assessments and investigations for the services we support.
About you

The successful applicant will have:
A suitable health and safety qualification NEBOSH Certificate level minimum
Be able to demonstrate a 'can do' attitude
A Fire Risk Assessor qualification and experience is desirable
The rewards

30 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'
Childcare Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Long Service Awards
Qualification scheme
Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
Discounted health and dental cover
Life Assurance
Bike to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
A full copy of the Job description and accountabilities are attached.
For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers
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Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Trudy Clements on 07415 493234.

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