Location: BSMHFT sites
Commences: To be confirmed
Duration: The apprenticeship programme is approximately 24 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment period.
Closing Date: Friday 29th May.
To be eligible, applicants must have: Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or equivalent UK GCSE grades, guaranteed right to work in the UK for the duration of the Apprenticeship, been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
This is a hybrid role with some working from home opportunity but based on needs of the business and a regular visible presence will be required across our sites
SSL reserve the right to close applications early without notice dependent on levels of response.
Job overview
SSL are looking for an individual who can demonstrate a genuine passion for the safety and well-being of our people. If you think you would enjoy getting into the detail of legislation and would thrive in a diverse role across a multi-site organisation then we have a great opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
As your learning journey progresses you will become involved in a wide range of activities to support Health, Safety and Well-being across SSL. You will play a key role in campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives while bring your latest learning back to the workplace. No two days will be the same! – you could find yourself doing a root cause analysis for an accident investigation then working with the Comms & Media team to create content for a campaign followed by deep diving into legislation before giving advice to a member of the facilities management team.
ROLE:
The Apprentice will take on their own tasks and responsibilities whilst learning on and off the job mentored by SSL colleagues and an external training provider. Formal learning will include: Communication, Change management and Team working skills, key legislation, Safety Management Systems, Audits, inspections and monitoring systems, health surveillance, monitoring and well being considerations.
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g. products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
Qualifications Formal & Vocational
- Good level of school education including Maths & English to UK Functional Skills Level 1/ GCSE Grade D/3 as a minimum. (Prepared to study for L2 if required)
- UK GCSE grade C/4 and above or Functional Skills L2 in English and Maths.
- Introductory Health & Safety course/qualification
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office skills -specifically, the use of Excel and Word to a good standard
- Able to demonstrate some understanding and genuine interest around the role of Health & Safety in an organisation
- Use of Office 365/Teams etc. Familiar with content creation platforms such as PowerPoint, Canva etc. Basic experience of using data analysis tools
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Good standard of oral and written communication
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to plan, organise own workload
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Confident, self-motivated and aptitude for self-development
- Understanding and empathy towards those with a mental health problem
Other
- Able to travel to various sites within the West Midlands area
- Full driving licence and own car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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