Health and Safety Manager Location: Winchester, hybrid working travel required Full-time: Permanent Salary: Up to £50,000 Benefits Application Deadline: Tuesday 13th May 2025 This role is responsible for ensuring the effective management of health and safety and is appointed in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The Health and Safety Manager will build a positive health and safety compliant culture across Brendoncare, through the implementation of health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work in line with contractual, legal and best practice obligations, working collaboratively with all stakeholders and areas of business. Job Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the social care sector IOSH Certified /NEBOSH Diploma Health and Safety Qualification (or equivalent) Demonstrable technical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, compliance and regulations Demonstrable diagnostic skills to evaluate issues and identify root causes Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders, using strong facilitation and engagement skills Ability to work flexibly when required (e.g. occasional evening and weekend UK driver licence Experience of the application of best practice in the context of adult social care Working knowledge of Quality Management principles (e.g. ISO9001:2015) Responsibilities To manage, support and advise on all aspects of corporate health and safety, ensuring that the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy is implemented consistently across the Brendoncare Foundation. To manage the existing H&S management systems across all Brendoncare sites and bring recommendations for improvement for consideration by the Senior Leadership Team, including the use of technology to drive efficiency. Develop and implement and effective approach to H&S compliance management, employing a robust plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle to support managers to meet required standards, and ensuring that a robust health and safety auditing system is in place and working effectively. To monitor food safety and work with the hospitality Team in relation to the Food Safety Policy and the HACCP plan. Highlighting any concerns in relation to food safety standards and legislation. To manage the organisations internal and external audit arrangements, providing support as necessary at site audits and enforcement authority visits to ensure successful compliance and closure of corrective actions. To oversee the contractor approval processes to ensure that contractors working on Brendoncares behalf have appropriate H&S arrangements in place, and engage contractors on site as needed to ensure compliance with all H&S guidance and legislation. To lead on the organisations fire safety arrangements, co-ordinating with the property and maintenance team, and other key areas of the business. To lead on reporting accidents and incidents, ensuring that they are reported in an accurate and timely manner, identifying potential barriers and root causes in areas of poor compliance and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure lessons learnt and a co-ordinated response to any actions are implemented. To Investigate any serious incidents within the organisation, and report any RIDDOR reportable incidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). To assist in the development and maintaining of systems to effectively manage administrative tasks related to H&S regulation e.g. certificate filing, logging and tracking of remedial actions, enforcement notices, RIDDOR statutory notifications etc.) Carry out regular review and updating of organisational H&S policies, procedures and guidance, ensuring all colleagues are informed of any changes and that these are supported by training or development as needed. Proactively lead Brendoncare’s Group Health and Safety Committee, ensuring regular attendance by all stakeholders, appropriate reporting and discussion of live issues and review of all actions and outcomes from audits, risk assessments, incident analysis and learning. Build strong positive working relationships with managers and other colleagues to ensure that H&S work is understood and prioritised as required, building a positive culture of compliance. To work in partnership with key stake holders: the Head of Learning and Development to ensure staff and managers training and eLearning training remains compliant with regulatory and Health and Safety standards for the sector. the Compliance Support Co‑ordinator to ensure that key performance data (e.g. accident/incident data, and H&S audit data is measurable and is regularly monitored. the Director of People to ensure occupational health measures (including health surveillance) for staff are suitable and sufficient and meet legal standards. the Property Services Manager to ensure that Brendoncare works safely in accordance with legislation and approved codes of practice, including control of contractors, legionella and asbestos arrangements, fire safety, gas and electrical Safety, and Building safety such as window restrictors and inspections. In addition to the above, the health and safety manager will also work closely with the Home Managers, Head of Volunteering and Head of Membership to ensure a consistent strategy for Health and Safety is applied across the foundation. Ensure that all stakeholders are clear on their responsibilities, answering their technical questions as needed Work with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that improvements introduced are sustained. Provide regular progress reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, on the organisations health and safety performance, using data from audits and accident reports, suggesting recommendations and any proposed actions needed. To deliver bespoke in-house Health and Safety training for all Managers and staff within Brendoncare, ensuring a consistent message is delivered in line with policies, arrangements and values. To assist colleagues in carrying out any complex risk assessments (as needed) To carry out health and safety audits to evaluate the level of compliance, and identify and ensure recommendations from the audits are implemented fully. To Proactively run H&S awareness campaigns, in line with the needs of colleagues, residents and the wider business. Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in relation to H&S regulations in order to support and advise managers and other colleagues, while maintaining professional IOSH CPD. Reflect on own practice, seek feedback on performance and participate fully in one to one and annual review meetings. Ensure all mandatory training is completed in a timely way and demonstrate an openness to developing new skills and knowledge, as well as trying new ways of working. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation Represent Brendoncare in key external forums, building positive relationships and partnerships Engage with regulatory bodies, safeguarding boards and commissioners Be a visible leader who champions our charitable values at every level Why Join Brendoncare? We know that great leadership is the foundation of great care. That’s why we invest in our people, support their development and celebrate their impact. In return, we offer: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme Eligibility for the Blue Light Card for retail discounts Flexible working and supportive leadership culture A meaningful role where you can shape services and touch lives Discounted legal advice Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you’re ready to bring your experience, insight and heart to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close: Tuesday 13th May 2025 Brendoncare is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse and supportive workforce.