Dídean & Foscadh Óg specialise in providing emergency accommodation services for individuals seeking international protection.
~ Dídean provides a community based, social care alternative for person’s who require housing support.
~ Foscadh Óg provides high quality emergency accommodation services to unaccompanied minors seeking international protection
We are looking for a H&S Manager to join our service. The role will be full-time (based in hub nearest to your location) with travel among Midlands – Laois, Offaly, Carlow, Westmeath and ad-hoc locations.
As a Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for managing the H&S function of the business and the H&S team.
Responsibilities & Key Duties:
- Development, implementation and maintenance of a Health and Safety system – Update and develop Safety Statements, Policies, risk assessments and SOPs.
- Monitor and review houses/hubs performance through inspections and audits.
- Conduct regular safety walks and safety talks with each hub/house.
- Oversee fire safety measures, including equipment checks, fire drills, and evacuation procedures.
- Implement and monitor infection prevention and control practices across all locations.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure facilities and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and meet regulatory standards.
- Support incident review processes and promote organisational learning from safety incidents.
- Assist and participate in the promotion of health-related risks and training on our sites.
- Ensure full implementation of the Company’s Accident Reporting Procedure and ensure the necessary corrective and preventative measure(s) are implemented.
- Actively explore continuous improvements of the company’s processes and procedures in order to increase efficiencies of resources, reduce wastage and maximize customer service and satisfaction.
- Ensure the implications of changes in legislation and safety management techniques are communicated and implemented throughout the Company
- Liaise with enforcement authorities if they attend a site on routine visits or to investigate following an incident.
- Build and maintain effective key relationships with other departments and 3rd parties.
- Ensure compliance with the Dídean’ s Digital and Media Policy and social media Policy.
- Ad-hoc duties.
Qualifications and/or experience required:
- Relevant Health and Safety Degree.
- The successful Health and Safety Manager will have 3+ years’ experience.
- Full clean driving licence is essential
- Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- H&S Qualification (preferred)
- Full clean driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: H&S Mgr
