Health & Safety Manager

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