Overview
Interim Health & Safety Advisor – Care Homes | North East | Contract
Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a health and safety audit programme across a portfolio of care homes in the North East region.
This role is focused on undertaking structured H&S audits across homes, ensuring environments remain safe for residents, colleagues and visitors, while supporting homes to meet regulatory expectations and internal compliance standards.
The position will suit a Health & Safety professional with direct experience in the care home or healthcare sector, who is comfortable travelling between services and engaging with home leadership teams.
Responsibilities
* Deliver the health and safety audit programme across care homes within the North East region.
* Conduct structured H&S audits and inspections, identifying risks and areas for improvement.
* Review compliance against health & safety legislation, internal policies and sector best practice.
* Provide clear feedback and practical recommendations to home managers and regional teams.
* Support services to develop action plans following audits and ensure improvements are implemented.
* Escalate any serious risks or non-compliance where appropriate.
* Contribute to maintaining safe working environments for residents, staff and visitors.
Requirements
* Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the care or healthcare sector.
* Strong experience undertaking health and safety audits in care homes or regulated environments.
* Good knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and risk management in residential care settings.
* Confident engaging with Home Managers and operational leadership teams.
* Ability to travel across the North East region to visit homes.
* Strong written reporting skills and the ability to produce clear audit feedback.
Contract Details
* Highly competitive day rate
* North East regional remit (travel required).
* Immediate start preferred.
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor within the care sector and available for an interim assignment supporting care home audits, please apply or contact Mike at Leaders in Care on 07597306095 for more info.
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