Health and Safety Officer
5 days ago
The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home based, and multidisciplinary, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent leadership skills
- 3 years experience in Health & Safety role
- 3rd level qualification at level 7 or above in QQI framework in Occupational Health & Safety
Description
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age-related residential, educational, and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.
Applications are invited for the following post:
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Ref: 05/2025
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Southern Region – Cork/Kerry (based in Cork)
The Role
The post holder’s primary role is that of a Safety Officer for the Region and will be required to lead and co-ordinate the Health & Safety function and promote a continuous improvement culture in relation to all health, safety and environmental work practices in the services.
The post holder will be part of a team and as the services grow and develop to work with an expanded team to jointly deliver on the safety function as required by the Services. The Officer will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Department and their interactions with service areas reflect the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services. The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
The Candidate
- Qualification / Skills / Experience
- A relevant third level qualification at level 7 or above on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework in Occupational Health and Safety
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role
- Excellent leadership, organizational, motivational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation
- Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Word, and be proficient in report writing.
Driving
The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and must furnish indemnity from insurers in favour of the employer. Travel expenses will be paid at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned.
Duties
The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description.
Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. A shortlist of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the Selection Board from an examination of application forms/CVs furnished by the candidates. Shortlisting of candidates is on the basis of the information contained in their application form & CV.
Salary Scale
€45,805 to €69,040 (13 point scale + Long Service increment 3 years at top of scale €71,181 LSIs - Assistant Technical Services Officer Grade HSE Consolidated Scales (October, 2024)
Hours of Work
The normal working fortnight will be 70 hours. However, flexible/additional hours may be involved from time to time. Starting and finishing times will be notified to, and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the Facilities Officer/Designate.
Reporting to
Buildings & Facilities Manager
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 9th February 2025
Interviews
Interviews scheduled for Monday 24th February 2025. A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.
Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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