Health & Safety Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Armagh.

• Implement and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support managers to identify, manage, and reduce risks associated with their work environments, including:
  • Violence and aggression
  • Lone working
  • Medication environments
  • Fire safety and emergency planning
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and ensure appropriate reporting to HSENI (NI) and HSA (ROI)
• Track actions arising from incidents, audits, and inspections and support services to complete them
• Co-ordinate health and safety training (fire safety, manual handling, lone working, violence and aggression) oversee all staff training records working with managers to ensure there are no gaps
• Support fire risk assessments, evacuation planning, and emergency drills
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation
• Provide practical advice and guidance to frontline staff and managers
• Support regulatory inspections and implement improvement actions

• Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation in NI and ROI
• Experience in one or all of the following housing, healthcare, or mental health services
• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills
• Good organisational Skills

• Experience in complex mental health housing or care settings
• Fire safety or manual handling qualification
• IOSH membership

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Location: Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (Based in Armagh)

Tarasis Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer.