St. Catherine’s Association
Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

We have an exciting opportunity for a:

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

To join our Quality, Compliance and Training Team

Position Available:
Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

We are:

St. Catherine’s Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area. These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Children’s Disability Network Team.

You are:

An experienced professional with a proven track record in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety. You have the necessary skills and competencies to ensure organisational compliance in line with S.I. 367 of 2013 and other relevant legislation. You are committed to continued improvement through the development and implementation of quality systems, policies and procedures in line with all legislative requirements and best practice. You have excellent communication, planning, organisational and negotiation skills as well as familiarity with all stages of the building development process from design through to delivery.

Job Role:

• Work with management, and staff on all health & safety matters. Liaising with external agencies (eg. HSA, Fire Officer, Insurance inspectors/auditors, etc.) and other contractors as required
• Responsible for company compliance and continual improvement in Health & Safety through audit and review of management systems & programmes
• To conduct risk assessments and in-depth health and safety audits
• Chair the Health and Safety Committee and engage with all organisational Safety Representatives.
• To provide strategic guidance to management to mitigate or minimise risk, aligning with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Drive a culture of health & safety excellence throughout the organisation
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Enhance protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to risk management
• Investigate, track & maintain records and reports of accidents/incidents
• Provision of relevant training to management and staff in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage all building maintenance and essential works contracts across all areas of service
• Locate/negotiate acquisition of properties in line with the objectives of SCA
• Liaise with architects / surveyors / local authorities as required during all stages of the development process.
• Initiate and oversee the tendering process to ensure that contractual arrangements comply with statutory and organisational requirements
• Reporting to: Quality, Compliance and Training Manager

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant qualification in Health & Safety
• A minimum of two year’s experience of conducting risk assessments and in-depth health and safety audits
• Experience managing building maintenance and essential works contracts
• Experience in preparation and management of budgets
• Excellent commercial negotiating skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative, make decisions and deal with multiple competing priorities
• Excellent report writing and communication skills and a strong technical ability to present work and achievements using a variety of platforms in a concise manner
• Hold a full clean driving license and car owner

Desirable:

• A minimum of one year’s experience and knowledge of working with HIQA regulations and a proven ability to implement standards and regulations
• Experience working within a social care or health care field

Benefits:

• HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
• National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Excellent training opportunities
• Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria
• Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria

Salary: Grade: As per Grade VI HSE Pay Scales

To Apply:

Please send your CV to recruitment@stcatherines.ie or call Debbie Carr on 087-1946126 for details.

Closing Date: 5pm Friday April 26th 2024