About the team we are recruiting to

As we move into the next phase of Covid-19, local authorities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire have come together to develop a local plan to manage Covid-19. 

Nationally, we are all following Government guidance to stay safe and manage Covid-19. As we begin to return to workplaces, shops and spending time with our families and friends it is important that we all continue to follow guidance to protect ourselves and the people around us. 

In Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire we have developed a detailed outbreak control plan to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases to zero and reduce its impact on our most vulnerable residents.

The plan includes 8 key priorities:

• Community engagement to build trust and participation
• Preventing infection
• High risk settings and communities
• Vulnerable people
• Testing capacity
• Contact tracing
• Data surveillance and integration
• Deployment of capabilities including enforcement

The plan will help to identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. It will play an increasingly important part in the governments wider strategy to save lives, protect the health and care system as we start to move out of lockdown.

We are looking for individuals to join our Covid-19 Test & Trace team to help support the city, businesses and residents to tackle the virus and return to normal life, as close as possible.

What is the job role?

We are recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join our Covid19 Test and Trace team. You will be working under the general direction of the Principal Environmental Health Officer Covid 19, delivering a high quality Covid 19 related health and safety and infectious disease control service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.

You will enforce all relevant legislation administered by the section, within approved competencies, and educate and encourage the public and business proprietors in order to improve relevant standards.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with detailed knowledge of the law relating to health & safety and infectious disease control. You will have demonstratable practical experience in health & safety and  infectious disease control in the public or private sector.

To apply for this role you must have a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.

You will have experience in prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines and must be able to receive and record information accurately and write reports, including prosecution reports, following complaints, investigations or projects.

In your role you will be asked to do site visits, therefore you must be able to visit premises; inspect and audit systems and procedures, examine, test and sample items and interpret results of analysis.

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please include the following examples in your application: 

1. Give examples of you practical experience in health and safety - a focus on Covid 19 related work would be desirable.
2. Give an example of when you have worked in partnership with others to achieve a mutual goal, preferably in relation to a health and safety issue.
3. Describe how you have communicated at different levels in both verbal and written format.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

Interview date(s): 19/11/2020

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

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