National Health & Safety Manager – Children's Care

Five Rivers Child Care; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the safety and well-being of staff and children across their services. You will be responsible for implementing health and safety policies, managing audits, and providing expert advice to the board. The ideal candidate will possess IOSH qualifications and have experience in the care sector, with a commitment to regular travel across England. This is a full‑time role offering various benefits, including 25 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Car Allowance

Company Pension scheme

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Support Programmes

Monthly professional one2one's and Supervisions

Team Meetings

Refer a Friend Scheme

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is desirable.
• Ability to relate to and support teams in health and safety practices.
• Proven record in systems management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provide proactive advice to the board on health and safety matters.
• Keep records and produce reports to inform improvement.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Auditing experience

IOSH Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

A leading children's services provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the safety and well-being of staff and children across their services. You will be responsible for implementing health and safety policies, managing audits, and providing expert advice to the board. The ideal candidate will possess IOSH qualifications and have experience in the care sector, with a commitment to regular travel across England. This is a full‑time role offering various benefits, including 25 days holiday and a company pension scheme.