Health & Safety Officer

Principal People Recruitment; Hedge End; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to manage Health and Safety standards. The role involves conducting audits and inspections, providing training, and advising on safety matters across facilities. Applicants need a NEBOSH qualification and a valid UK driving licence. This hybrid position offers a salary of up to £48,000 plus benefits and the chance to make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Great benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and visit multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent advice on Health and Safety matters.
• Conduct audits and inspections, developing action plans.
• Review policies and procedures for compliance with legislation.
• Carry out safety training with staff.
• Conduct incident investigations and create reports.

Skills

Risk assessments

Health and Safety compliance

Safety training

Auditing skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

We are pleased to be working with a leading provider of residential care and supported living services to recruit a new Health and Safety Officer to the team. Working as part of the Quality team, this person will support in the management of Health and Safety across the business, assisting staff with all related Health and Safety matters to ensure high standards and a positive culture.

This is a hybrid role, traveling to sites around the South and Midlands roughly 2-3 days a week, and working from the office or home. You will be visiting a range of facilities, carrying out Health and Safety audits to ensure the safety of staff and residents.

Apply for this role if you re looking for:

• Fulfilment the job satisfaction you ll get here is second to none, knowing that you are playing a key part in bettering the lives of the people the company supports
• Culture you will be working alongside staff with a shared goal and commitment to providing high quality care and services
• Development the company prides themselves on supporting their staff, providing training, and helping you grow in your career
• Variety the business manages 90 residential homes, as well as care staff for people s own homes, giving you the chance to work across a range of spaces

As Health and Safety Officer, your role will include

• Advice working across departments from Quality to Property to provide competent advice including risk assessments, PPE, and committee meetings
• Audits and inspections developing auditing formats, creating action plans, and producing annual reports
• Compliance reviewing policies, procedures, and other Health and Safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislation
• Training carrying out safety training with staff and supporting in the review of the Health and Safety development programme
• Incident review conducting investigations where required and creating follow up reports and action plans

To be considered for this role you should have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• The ability to work independently and visit multiple sites
• A team player attitude to work alongside the Quality team and other staff
• Valid UK driving licence

Offering a salary of up to GBP48,000 plus car allowance or company car and a great benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding environment with a dedicated long-standing team. Get in touch with your CV today to apply!