Health and Safety Advisor

Brendoncare Foundation; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Winchester is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to manage health and safety across care homes. Responsibilities include compliance audits, risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role and hold relevant certifications. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people within the community.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within social care.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop health and safety management systems and policies.
• Lead on compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Advise and support managers on health and safety matters.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

IOSH Certification

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Winchester Central Office (travel across Brendoncare sites)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Department: Estates & Facilities

Reports to: Estates & Facilities Manager

About the Role

The Brendoncare Foundation is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support the effective management of health and safety across our care homes and services. You will act as the organisation's competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, providing expert advice, leading audits, investigating incidents, and helping to embed a positive safety culture across all our sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Brendoncare's health and safety management systems and policies.
• Lead on compliance audits and risk assessments, ensuring actions are completed.
• Advise and support managers and colleagues on all health and safety matters.
• Oversee fire safety, accident and incident reporting (including RIDDOR) and contractor safety.
• Deliver training and promote safety awareness across the organisation.
• Produce reports and data for senior management and trustees.

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within social care.
• IOSH Certified or NEBOSH General Certificate (working towards Diploma).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to build positive relationships.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Desirable: experience in adult social care, ISO9001 knowledge, NEBOSH Fire Level 3.

Why Brendoncare

Brendoncare is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people. You'll join a values-driven organisation that promotes dignity, respect and continual improvement in everything we do.

Please apply with your CV. For further details about the role, contact Rosie at (contact details omitted).

Employment Type: Full-Time