Assistant Health & Safety Manager
Salary: From £38,000 Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Location: Head Office Hemel Hempstead
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As both a builder and operator, our Health & Safety team supports our care homes through construction through to day‑to‑day operations. We are now seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Manager to support our H&S Manager/Fire Officer primarily across our construction and refurbishment projects together with some operational aspects.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out Health & Safety audits on construction and refurbishment projects.
* Prepare risk assessments and CDM documentation (F10, CPPs, RAMS).
* Conduct operational home audits including water safety and COSHH.
* Monitor water safety audits and actions to ensure timely completion.
* Provide guidance to Maintenance Operatives in the care homes.
* Track and coordinate training for construction team members and subcontractors.
Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH Occupational Health
* NEBOSH Construction (desirable or working towards) with relevant construction experience.
* Enhanced Adult/Child DBS
* Strong understanding of H&S legislation.
* Asbestos Awareness
* Legionella Awareness (desirable or working towards).
* Care home experience (advantageous but not essential).
Ideal Candidate
* Aligns with company Values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure.
* Systematic and process minded
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
* Willing to take a hands‑on approach when required.
* Understanding of dementia (training provided if needed)