Health and Safety Volunteer Administrator

As a Health and Safety Volunteer, you will make sure that all volunteers at Accrington are aware of their Health and Safety responsibilities. You will help them understand and follow Lancashire Women’s guidelines and procedures to co-ordinate safe activities within the Centre.

In this role you will gain knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, as well as develop your organisational, admin and communication skills.

Most importantly you will help the Centre ensure that all volunteers conduct their activities safely and that the risk assessment for their activities has been developed and assessed.

What the role involves

This role may vary depending on the needs of the Facilities Lead, but is likely to include:

• Ensuring that every volunteer in the Centre is aware of health and safety responsibilities.

• Accurately following and implementing risk assessments for the activities conducted by the volunteers for activities and services provided by LW.

• Ensuring that the volunteers meet and report on any health and safety issues that can the be added to the near miss or facilities reports on SharePoint.

• Supporting LW’s shared responsibilities for delivering services and activities that are safe, effective, and impactful.

We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including a full induction into all the areas within the Centre. You will also have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

What We Offer

You’ll be welcomed into a supportive team and given the guidance you need to feel confident in your role. We provide:

• Full training on Lancashire Women’s Health & Safety processes and risk management systems
• A clear induction across all areas of the centre so you understand how different activities operate
• Ongoing support from the Facilities Lead and wider staff team
• A friendly, inclusive working environment where your contribution is genuinely valued

When We Need Support

We are looking for volunteers who can support us:
• One day per week on a Thursday to work along side our Facilities lead

To help keep our centre running safely and smoothly, we ask that volunteers commit to at least one regular weekly shift.

If you are organised, confident with systems, and passionate about helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for our volunteers and service users, we’d love to hear from you.

Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. This role is open to female candidates only.

 

What skills do I need?

Requirements for this role

Essential

• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and outlook email system.
• Able to learn and use our risk management system.
• Able to understand and follow internal and external policies and procedures.
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices.
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe.

Desired

• Committed to our values.
• Willing to develop skills and experience. Enjoy being part of a team.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

One day per week on a Thursday to work along side our Facilities lead

Where does this role take place?