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

Apply now

Or If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Trudy Clements on 07415 493234.



We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce

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