Regional Community Payback Health & Safety Officer (Ref: 90043)

HM Prison and Probation Service

Aug 26

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Government & Politics
Sustainability

Requirements

Job Requirements:
Duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Managing a Quality Service
Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Responsibilities

- Act as the initial point of contact for any regional CP health, safety & fire queries and action as necessary.
- Report CP Health & Safety incidents including notifying the Heads of UPW and RHSFL of any dangerous conditions requiring immediate action and referring potential RIDDOR incidents to the Head of UPW and to the Regional HSF Team. Support the RHSFL who will interpret and present enforcement reports to Regional Probation Director, SMT, Health and Safety Committee and support them in drafting and seeking approval for suitable action plans.
- Assist in the maintenance, review and distribution of national and regional health and safety risk assessments for CP.
- Ensuring Community Payback workshops, stores and projects are set up and maintained in compliance with current health, safety and fire legislation including risk assessments, safe systems of work, workplace inspections, fire procedures, training and provision of PPE as required. Where necessary liaise with CP Managers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
- Advise and support CP Managers to carry out workplace inspections. This will involve carrying out periodic quality sampling and assurance audits.
- Maintain oversight of accidents/incidents and near miss reports using Sphera and analyse any trends to make improvements/recommendations or target any future training requirements.
- Regular liaison with HSF teams, to ensure that regional and national priorities and actions are embedded into CP management forums and processes. This includes monitoring regional and national action plans.
- Assist the Regional Business Administration Specialist (BAS) in production of monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Central CP Deputy Director, Regional SMT, Health and Safety Committee and H&S representatives, on the HSF performance for Community Payback with reference to individual accidents/incidents, trends and patterns.
- Regular liaison with the Heads of Interventions and Heads of UPW responsible for HSF-related contingency planning to ensure all aspects of such contingency planning are suitable, sufficient and current. To assist those responsible with the development and testing of HSF contingency plans.
- Assist in the delivery of HSF induction training for all staff and input into regional HSF training needs and analysis. Providing assurance that all staff have completed their training.
- Liaise with the CP teams to ensure the keeping of accurate records and plans relating to: Evacuation drills, Staff training in respect of, SSOW and all other fire training, Fire events – including false alarms, UPW placement inspections, audits etc, Assurance that CP staff who use Lone Worker Devices have completed training, Location of firefighting equipment and their test requirements, Location of fire detection equipment and their test requirements.
- Provide support to CP teams in the collation and coordination of litigation casework. Liaise regularly with the regional HSFL team on litigation casework progress.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Regional Community Payback Health & Safety Officer (Ref: 90043).

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include acting as the initial point of contact for health, safety & fire queries, reporting incidents, assisting with health and safety risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing support for CP teams.

Who will the job holder report to?

The job holder will be line managed by the CP Operations Manager within the Region, with oversight from the Regional and National HMPPS Health Safety and Fire leads.

Is there any management responsibility associated with this position?

No, there are no line management responsibilities associated with this position.

What type of training will the job holder be involved in?

The job holder will assist in the delivery of health, safety & fire induction training for all staff and analyze regional HSF training needs.

What experience or qualifications are desirable for this role?

The person specification is not detailed in the provided text; however, relevant experience in health and safety management in a community or public sector context would likely be desirable.

Are there any specific tools or systems the job holder will use?

Yes, the job holder will utilize Sphera for maintaining oversight of accidents/incidents and near miss reports.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Benefits include access to learning and development, a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advance.

What is the selection process for this job?

The selection process uses Success Profiles and will assess applicants against specific behaviors and strengths.

What types of candidates are eligible for this position?

The job is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, EU countries with settled or pre-settled status, and others as detailed in the vacancy announcement.

Is there a probation period for this role?

The information regarding a probation period is not specified in the provided text.

Will candidates need to undergo any background checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Where is the job based?

The job is region-wide, with the base location to be discussed post-interview.

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The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.