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 oprtfolio 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 (phone number removed) for more info