Health and Safety Officer

We are looking to recruit a part time NEBOSH qualified Health & Safety Officer, who has proven practical work experience gained in the H&S field. Working closely with the Housing Management Team the successful candidate will ensure the organisation, and all organisational activities are compliant with health and safety regulations and good practice, and lead the development, promotion and implementation of a H&S culture within Oasis Community Housing. You will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring H&S policies and processes, supporting staff with H&S queries and facilitating training in response to any identified H&S issues.

You will need a good knowledge of H&S legislation, plus the ability to interpret and apply it. Experience of delivering training, undertaking property fire risk assessments and investigating incidents, accidents, and recommending preventative measures is also essential. You will also need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, have excellent report writing and IT skills and have a flexible attitude.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian homelessness charity based in Gateshead. Working across North East England and South London, our ambitious new strategy aims to widen our reach and amplify our impact for men, women and vulnerable families facing homelessness. We help more than 1,000 people every year by providing housing, specialised support and, more fundamentally, a place where they feel they can belong.

Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis Charitable Trust group of charities, which has education and community development projects (UK and overseas) working to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).