Job Ref: 212582203

Date: 2020-10-13 09:48:22

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Seven Social Care is looking for a Regulatory Unit Environmental Health Practitioner to fill an opportunity

Members of the public and traders, employers, employees, consultants, developers will be dealt with on a daily basis when supporting and advising them of legislation. Other organisations, including the following – Regulatory Support Unit at the Local Government Group, CLG, DECC, AWS, BIS, Defra, Food Standards Agency, other local authority regulators, DWP, SOCA, the Health Protection Unit, the Health Protection Agency, the Health & Safety Executive CPS and lead officers from other Local Authorities, emergency services, architects, engineers, energy agencies, European agencies, parish councillors, ward councillors, heads of service and other senior officers across the council, Chamber of Commerce, CABx, Consumer Direct, Age UK, Mediation service, MK Act, RSL's, mental health and social services will be engaged with on a case by case basis. In all of these relationships the officer will be trying to negotiate and influence individuals and groups so that legislation can be used to the best advantage of Milton Keynes visitors, residents, businesses and its environment.

Key relationships with government agencies are to deliver the legal and national requirements set by these organisations.

The role holder represents the local authority on regional groups and national groups to interpret legislation and good practice, plus disseminate information.

Where applicable, positively impact on the local community by ensuring developments are sustainable, accessible to all, safe and healthy to live, work and socialise in.

All other contacts are maintained to support the functions of the service.

Delivering the services the post holder manages will impact as follows:

– Risks to the health, safety & welfare of individuals and the environment can be reduced by ensuring compliance with legislation.

– Traders affected by the service are assisted in operating effectively and economically, thus causing them to succeed

– Residents will have the right information so will be able to make informed decisions, thus reducing the potential to suffer financially or through ill-health.

– The reputation of the authority will be good and the council will be able to perform in line with government expectations.

The post-holder will be mindful of the budget lines assigned to their part of the service and the need to control spending throughout the financial year.

The post holder will be expected to work outdoors throughout the year at a variety of locations, drive council/hire vehicles, work during unsociable hours and manage lifting heavy equipment. Furthermore, the post-holder will be expected to work on their own in potentially hazardous, difficult and confrontational situations but having full regard for safe working practices at all times.

Financial matters

The postholder may handle petty cash given to them to carry out their role

Ensure all fees and charges are initiated and collected in accordance with relevant legislation and the council's financial regulations.

Responsible for the maintenance and security of all equipment assigned to them to carry out their tasks, including all exhibits seized (where relevant). Values can be up to £100k.

Non-Financial

Responsible for ensuring manual and computerised records for all work are accurate, maintained and kept for the appropriate period.

Responsible for the safe storage and handling of chemical, radiological and biological samples (faecal, fomites, blood, tissue & urine) if allocated to the team.

Special Factors

The post holder will be expected to work outdoors throughout the year at a variety of locations, drive council/hire vehicles, work during unsociable hours and manage lifting heavy equipment. Furthermore, the post-holder will be expected to work on their own in potentially hazardous, difficult and confrontational situations but having full regard for safe working practices at all times.

Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions. If allocated to team take part enforcing breaches of Notices through assisting in enforcement operations. This activity can be potentially confrontational

Threats to personal health and safety require officers to occasionally wear stab vests and observe the Councils Health and Safety Protocols in securing their own Health & Safety.

Other difficult and adverse work includes if allocated to team dealing with Filthy and Verminous Premises and occasional exposure to hypodermic needles. Visiting persons suffering from infectious disease and collecting and handling biological samples.

Other hazards include low & high temperatures, high noise environments, crowd crush and structures under construction.

Undertake visits and investigations at weekends, on bank holidays and during unsocial hours when required and will be required to participate in the pre-planned day time on call rota which may require the officer to continue working into the evening.

Psychological impact of investigating fatal accidents and sudden deaths

Work Profile (outline the main areas of responsibility and accountability and competencies)

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