Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Location: Home Based, National Travel is expected.

Salary: £29,880- £38,180

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our team at Waythrough. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our determination to ensure we provide safe systems of work and safe working environments across our varied and diverse services. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing health & safety advice and guidance to wide range of services that improve peoples lives
• Undertaking a range of Health & Safety  functions across our services such as Health & Safety audits, DSE advice and assessments and workplace inspections.
• Monitoring compliance against health & safety standards
• Investigating accidents and near misses
• Producing risk assessments for a wide range of subjects and activities
• Providing advice on good practice on DSE issues and setup
• Supporting good practice in Fire Safety and monitoring compliance with fire safety standards
• Contributing to creating a positive health & safety culture across the organisation.
• Working closely with other Waythrough colleagues and managers to improve Health & Safety Performance

About You

• Is new to the area of work and looking for experience 
• Looking for a new challenge 
• Passionate about working for a charity and supporting services 
• Has a background in housing 
• Taking a step back from high level Health and Safety management 
• Works well as part of a team 

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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