Health and Safety Advisor
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Service provides the necessary professional expertise to help managers and employees to maintain a healthy and safe working environment, providing a quality, equality focused service.
The service is staffed by a team of qualified, professional nurses, ergonomists, medical officers, counsellors and health and safety officers who are members of their respective professional bodies, i.e. the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the General Medical Council and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). They are supported by an integrated administration team.
The Occupational Health Service aims to support the organisation in establishing and maintaining physical and mental wellbeing in the work force in the following ways:To provide managers and employees with practical, independent advice on health issues To help to prevent work related ill health To ensure compliance with relevant occupational health legislation The core services it provides are: Pre-employment medical clearance Health assessments Health surveillance First aid management The Health and Safety Service aims are:To support, guide and advise the Council in meeting statutory requirements to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, service users and visitors involved in, or affected by, Council activities To promote a positive safety culture throughout the Authority, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for allTo provide commitment and a service that is responsive, customer-focused and supportive The core services it provides are: Audit, inspection and monitoring Accident and incident monitoring and investigation Health and safety training Health and safety advice The Counselling Service aims are:To offer confidential support to all employees of Coventry City Council and other external agencies To help improve mental wellbeing throughout the organisation The core services it provides are: Counselling (face to face and telephone) Trauma interventions Group therapy Wellbeing events Mediation Wellbeing training Our service offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, whether you are experienced in your field of work or wish to gain further experience.
You will be working with a successful and friendly team of professionals who will provide help and support, facilitating and enhancing learning and development opportunities.
