Lead Officer - Moving & Handling
Fife Council, Linktown, Fife
Lead Officer - Moving & Handling
Salary not available. View on company website.
Fife Council, Linktown, Fife
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 days ago, 28 Mar | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: eddf3b6a96334ec990434edb6fa78ec6
Full Job Description
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing the corporate moving and handling policy and procedures to ensure they remain current and promote safe practice.
- Managing provision of certified First Aid and Food Hygiene training in designated service(s).
- Ensuring the provision of a specialist assessment and advisory service in difficult, serious, and complex situations.
- Leading the development of the moving and handling and manual handling function by continuous review, improvement, and development.
- Advice to M&H Advisers, Workforce Development Officers and Keytrainers seeking advice on complex situations.
- Managing and monitoring allocated budget for training resources and service arrangements associated with LOLER.
- Ensuring training room equipment is maintained and fit for purpose.
- Producing and presenting reports and other documentation as required to implement and deploy strategy and supporting guidance.
- Identifying emerging issues, risks, and changing legislation, leading major projects as appropriate to ensure effective compliance.
- Collecting and analysing performance data in respect of moving and handling training, activities, and accidents.
- Promoting the interests of Fife Council by working with council colleagues, partner organizations, voluntary, and independent sector and professional colleagues including at national level to develop and promote good practice and consistent standards.
- Investigating incidents, accidents, complaints, and adverse reports as required.
- Providing advice to Managers and HR professionals when considering ergonomic and other risks.
- Managing team members on a daily basis., Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Directorate Information - Council Department information
- Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.
Educated to SCQF level 9 in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nursing, which includes a Degree or equivalent. Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to contribute at a strategic level and lead strategic development. Analytical approach to problem-solving and ability to determine creative and practical solutions. Customer service skills aligned with strong organisational, business, and professional awareness. Clear and effective written communication skills. Project management skills, experience of collaborative working, and maintaining effective working relationships. Experience in undertaking and advising on complex assessments. Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to manual handling inanimate loads and moving and handling people (Health and Safety, Human Rights, GIRFEC, etc.) and experience of balancing them. Producing and presenting reports and other documentation as required to implement and deploy strategy and supporting guidance Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Direct job link
About this company
Fife Council
View full company profileWe employ approximately 18,000 employees who provide 900 different services to over 365,000 people yet we have one of the highest overall customer satisfaction ratings for a Council in the UK. The services we provide range from education, social work, housing, and community services to transportation, looking after the environment and developing the economy. We are a large organisation and have a wide range of job roles from teachers, social care workers, community education workers, and planners, to support roles, like accountancy, IT and HR, not to mention communications and marketing, and law. Fife Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are a Disability Confident employer and as users of the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If you're looking for a real career challenge, you'll find it here in Fife!
Similar jobs for you
Sales Administrator (WFH)
Office Angels Limited,
- Full time
- Permanent
Fast Apply Available
(Apply in seconds when you have a CV uploaded)Service Technician
Sodexo,
- Full time
- Permanent
Apply on company site
Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
Oceaneering International, Inc,
- Full time
- Permanent
Apply on company site
Customer Service Officer , The Dave King Partnership Centre, 490.50, Internal Applicants Only - WEL08982
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL,
- Part time
- Permanent
Apply on company site
FP&A Manager
Modulr,
- Full time
- Permanent
Apply on company site