Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a large Public Sector organisation & is currently seeking an immediate Home Safety Officer. Temporary until March 2026, with potential extension. The Client – This large organisation operates across a broad remit through its specific departments. Currently the Community and Wellbeing directorate are seeking a Scale 5 Engagement Officer to assist with the delivery of home safety checks. The Role – An exciting collaboration across multiple local government catchment areas i.e) travel required to multiple sits with mileage reimbursed. Access to a car for business purposes would be required. This role is to provide additional cover to the wider team until end of March 2026 at which point it will be reviewed. 36 hours per week, with a base site of Newtownards. Duties would include but not be limited to: Carry out home safety checks identifying areas of risk within the home and providing information and advice to help reduce the number of accidents in the home. Carry out a needs assessment, provide approved equipment on this basis, and ensure that residents know how to use it safely to reduce their risk of accidental injury. Make appropriate referrals to statutory bodies on the basis of a needs assessment and with the consent of the resident. Maintain written records of each home safety visit and complete computer records. Meet targets for home visits in each council area based on Service Level Agreements with Public Health Agency and other relevant agencies, giving priority to those at most risk. The Person – Essential Criteria 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (incl. English Language) or equivalent & minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience OR 3 year’s relevant experience. Relevant experience engaging with families with children under 5/ older people in their home/ residential/ community, or responsibility/enforcement experience of health and safety in the workplace including risk assessment. Excellent communication and IT Skills. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Sourcing Specialist, Public Sector at Honeycomb Jobs on . If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. ** Please note, we are receiving a high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. ** Skills: Engagement Officer Support Worker Health & Safety Community