Corporate Health and Safety Assistant
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (39.0%).
Occupation Type
Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Medway Council. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
Please Note
Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a Health & Safety Assistant. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive workplaces? Medway Council is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Assistant to join our Corporate Health & Safety team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our workforce while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
In this role, youll support the implementation of H&S policies, help coordinate wellbeing initiatives and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a Health & Safety Assistant. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive workplaces? Medway Council is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Assistant to join our Corporate Health & Safety team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our workforce while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
In this role, youll support the implementation of H&S policies, help coordinate wellbeing initiatives and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining H&S policies and procedures.
- Support accident reporting and ensure RIDDOR compliance.
- Coordinate and participate in H&S audits, meetings, and inspections.
- Promote wellbeing initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns.
- Maintain wellbeing resources and intranet content.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff at all levels.
- Help managers with risk assessments and monitor safe working practices.
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.http://www.mindfulemployer.net/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
The following content displays a map of the job's location.
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.http://www.mindfulemployer.net/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
The following content displays a map of the job's location.
- Salary
- Job Reference
- Contract Type
- Working Hours
- Job Category
- Business Unit
- Location
- Directorate
- Service HR & Organisational Culture Council Planning & Programmes