Health & Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of residential care in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Officer. This hybrid role involves managing Health and Safety across various facilities, conducting audits, providing advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will receive a salary of up to £48,000 plus benefits. If you hold a NEBOSH qualification and have a proactive approach, this is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development support

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and visit multiple sites.
• Driving license required.
• Must collaborate with the Quality team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health and Safety advice across departments.
• Conduct audits and create action plans.
• Review policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Deliver safety training to staff.
• Conduct incident reviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Risk assessments

Health and Safety compliance

Team player

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification

Job description

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 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 a 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 £48,000 plus car allowance or a 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.