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GL Communities works in some of the most deprived areas of Gloucester, Matson, Robinswood and White City, Podsmead, Tuffley, Coney Hill and in Stroud we work Stonehouse, Cam and Dursley and the area ...
Health and Safety Officer (Trainee)
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Summary
Would you like to learn more about health and safety regulations? We are looking for volunteers to support us in ensuring our buildings are safe for everyone.Detailed description
Health & Safety Officer
Role: Health and Safety Officer (Trainee)
Where: Advice and Resource Centre (ARC) Matson
The role is to support the work of GL Communities health and safety plan, across all of GL Communities sites. Training within this area will be available if you can give over 6 months within this role. Volunteering is as much or as little time you can spare – it all makes a difference.
Ø To get an understanding of PAT testing and how it works.
Ø To get an understanding of risk assessments and then how to work within the implementation plan from the risk assessment.
Specifications:
To help and support the Health and Safety Officer to carry out their duties:
· Building health and safety checks – regularly
· Maintenance plan – handy man support
Benefits:
· Valued work experience and ability to fill in the gaps of unemployment.
· References for future work etc.
· Personal growth and training.
· Making a difference to the community.
· Working with a wide range of people.
There are many benefits in volunteering, and we want you to make the best of your own personal goals within this community scheme like; training, personal development, socializing to name but a few. It is even been reported that it’s good for your health (mind and body).
About GL Communities
We provide Advice and Advocacy, Education and Employability, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion with Community Development and Engagment throughout our work.
We have 3 bases Advice and Resource Centre, Ewe Space and Phoenix Centre all in Matson.
We run a volunteer project within all areas of our work and volunteers are an integral part of our organisation from our Board members to working alongside all our teams.