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Title

Health and Safety Volunteer

Organisation

South East Cancer Help Centre

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Website

http://www.sechc.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

1. Carry out specific health and safety (H&S) checks as per agreed timeframes and complete associated check registers.
2. Monitor and follow up the register of all routine equipment maintenance, or periodic legal safety checks e.g. gas check, emergency lighting by sub-contractors together with any follow up actions required.
3. Keep accurate records of inspections and findings.
4. Highlight areas of concern regarding H&S and suggest improvements to the Centre Manager.
5. Ensure new/replacement equipment is installed safely and instruction manuals filed together with any maintenance requirements added to register.
6. Manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. paint tins.
7. Work with the Centre Manager to ensure working practices are safe and that staff, volunteers, therapists, counsellors, members and visitors understand the importance of good H&S practices and their own responsibilities.

Activities

Building & construction,Business, management & research

Skills & Attributes

Building & Maintenance, Cleaning & Tidying, Evaluating & Reviewing, Initiative/Self Motivation

Skills Description

• Flexible approach and willingness to engage in a ‘hands-on’ role. • Observant, with an attention to detail. • Able to work on own initiative. • Methodical in keeping records. • IT/computer literate would be an advantage. • Good communication skills in order to explain H&S principles/processes as required. • Confident in working with a variety of people, with the ability to be considerate of the circumstances of those who visit and work at SECHC. • A background/experience working in construction, engineering, manufacturing, etc. would be an advantage.

What is in it for you

We are a small, friendly charity which has been awarded Investing in Volunteers status and we like to put our diversity and equal opportunities policies into practice. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Many people benefit greatly by coming to the Centre - the wonderful support given by our volunteers plays a valuable part in the services and groups we are able to provide. There are many different volunteer roles at the Centre. We try hard to find a task that is suitable for you and which will give you satisfaction. We have a flexible approach and sometimes a volunteer starts in one role and changes to another at a later date. Most roles require the volunteer making a commitment to a regular day and time but some roles require help on a flexible or intermittent basis. What will you gain as a volunteer? You will: meet many different people gain satisfaction from using your personal qualities, abilities and skills to help others be part of a team helping to support people during difficult times gain experience of working in a voluntary organisation

Time Commitment

Up to 4 hours per week (day/time to be agreed – to include time outside standard hours to test alarms). To be agreed in liaison with the Centre Manager.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Kate Pawlowicz

Role Address

SECHC 2 Purley Rd (Tesco Development), Purley

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR8 2HA

Directions

We are part of the Tesco's development. Entrance on the right as you enter the road for Tesco's car park. Our car park is on the immediate left as you enter the same road.

Number of volunteers required