9798 - Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Fixed-Term)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29,303 i £31,061 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | B2 4AJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 9798 |
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Role: Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (EO)
Business: Office of Public Guardian (OPG)
Location: Birmingham, Victoria Square House
Grade: EO
Salary: £29,303
Contract Type: x1 Post. Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Minimum Hours: Full – time; 37 hours per week on site.
Organisational Overview
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.
OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.
OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.
OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.
Team Overview
The OPG Health and Safety Team works collaboratively across all business areas.
This will consist of working with all employees to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities; to provide advice and assistance where required and sign-post employees to relevant information.
Deliver provision for and embed Display Screen Equipment (DSE), First Aid and Fire Safety compliance within the OPG, acting as a point of contact and engaging with appointed personnel which includes facilitating regular meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate OPG’s Health and Safety activities, working proactively with the facilities management team and other business areas to ensure the organisation is compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as other legislative and departmental health and safety responsibilities.
Act as a point of contact for all Health and Safety matter, escalating any issues to the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager that require further resolution.
Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager regarding policy planning and performance with health and safety compliance consistent with HSE Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65) and MOJ policy.
Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager in providing policy advice on all matters relating to H&S within OPG and liaising with the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate.
Manage a best practice needs based approach in the procurement of H&S equipment assessing value for money procurement.
Raise and maintain the profile of Health and Safety across the OPG, demonstrating best practice in all undertakings.
Manage the Health and Safety Administration Officer ensuring that they are equiped with the skills and capabilities required to support the OPG Health and Safety team to deliver against its key objectives.
Provide on-going coaching and development to fully support delivery of all Health and Safety functions throughout the organisation.
Ensure safe systems of work are in place in line with Health and Safety legislation and OPG health and safety procedures, monitoring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and take remedial action to improve performance when necessary.
Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
Manage the emergency responder lists and act as a point of contact for all, ensuring all such roles are adequately represented within the workplace. Attending other meetings / forums, as required, capturing, and escalating any concerns as they arise.
Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
Build Knowledge and understanding of disability issues and how such affects staff in the workplace. Provide support on application/scope of reasonable adjustments and signposting staff or line manager to guidance and external agencies.
Conduct investigation into accident or incident as required, promoting incident reporting and preventative measures/behaviours where appropriate.
Communicate and build relationships with the organisation with regards Health and Safety matters via the various formats available.
Identify risks and complete risk assessments and guidance for managers to assist them to do so within their teams and environment.
Line Management of 1 Administrative Officer (AO) staff member within the Estates/Strategy & Central services Team.
Business: Office of Public Guardian (OPG)
Location: Birmingham, Victoria Square House
Grade: EO
Salary: £29,303
Contract Type: x1 Post. Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Minimum Hours: Full – time; 37 hours per week on site.
Organisational Overview
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.
OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.
OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.
OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.
Team Overview
The OPG Health and Safety Team works collaboratively across all business areas.
This will consist of working with all employees to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities; to provide advice and assistance where required and sign-post employees to relevant information.
Deliver provision for and embed Display Screen Equipment (DSE), First Aid and Fire Safety compliance within the OPG, acting as a point of contact and engaging with appointed personnel which includes facilitating regular meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate OPG’s Health and Safety activities, working proactively with the facilities management team and other business areas to ensure the organisation is compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as well as other legislative and departmental health and safety responsibilities.
Act as a point of contact for all Health and Safety matter, escalating any issues to the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager that require further resolution.
Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager regarding policy planning and performance with health and safety compliance consistent with HSE Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65) and MOJ policy.
Support the Facilities/Health and Safety Manager in providing policy advice on all matters relating to H&S within OPG and liaising with the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate.
Manage a best practice needs based approach in the procurement of H&S equipment assessing value for money procurement.
Raise and maintain the profile of Health and Safety across the OPG, demonstrating best practice in all undertakings.
Manage the Health and Safety Administration Officer ensuring that they are equiped with the skills and capabilities required to support the OPG Health and Safety team to deliver against its key objectives.
Provide on-going coaching and development to fully support delivery of all Health and Safety functions throughout the organisation.
Ensure safe systems of work are in place in line with Health and Safety legislation and OPG health and safety procedures, monitoring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and take remedial action to improve performance when necessary.
Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
Manage the emergency responder lists and act as a point of contact for all, ensuring all such roles are adequately represented within the workplace. Attending other meetings / forums, as required, capturing, and escalating any concerns as they arise.
Act as Incident Control Officer when required and conducting meetings on lessons learnt with other emergency responders.
Build Knowledge and understanding of disability issues and how such affects staff in the workplace. Provide support on application/scope of reasonable adjustments and signposting staff or line manager to guidance and external agencies.
Conduct investigation into accident or incident as required, promoting incident reporting and preventative measures/behaviours where appropriate.
Communicate and build relationships with the organisation with regards Health and Safety matters via the various formats available.
Identify risks and complete risk assessments and guidance for managers to assist them to do so within their teams and environment.
Line Management of 1 Administrative Officer (AO) staff member within the Estates/Strategy & Central services Team.