Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Armagh!

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer who will provide practical, hand-on health and safety support across housing, care and supported living ensuring safe environments, legal compliance, and effective risk management in both NI and ROI.

• Implement and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support managers to identify, manage, and reduce risks associated with their work environments, including:
  • Violence and aggression
  • Lone working
  • Fire safety and emergency planning
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and ensure appropriate reporting to HSENI (NI) and HSA (ROI)
• Track actions arising from incidents, audits, and inspections and support services to complete them
• Co‑ordinate health and safety training (fire safety, manual handling, lone working, violence and aggression), oversee all staff training records and work with managers to ensure there are no gaps
• Support fire risk assessments, evacuation planning, and emergency drills
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation
• Provide practical advice and guidance to frontline staff and managers
• Support regulatory inspections and implement improvement actions

• Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation in NI and ROI
• Experience in one or more of the following housing, healthcare, or mental health services
• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills
• Good organisational skills
• Experience in complex mental health housing or care settings
• Fire safety or manual handling qualification
• IOSH membership

Full‑Time, Permanent

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (Based in Armagh)

Tarasis Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer.