Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor (6-month fixed term contract)
Hours: Full Time 37 hours
As part of the role, travel to our sites across South-West England will be required.
To apply for this vacancy, you will need to have a UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle.
Somerset Care is an award-winning provider of care across the South-West. As a valued member of our support centre, the Health and Safety Advisor will take the lead of health and safety related practices across the organisation.
You will have an understanding of health and safety within a healthcare setting
You will encourage a positive health and safety culture across the organisation
Have the ability to write and review documents including policies and procedures.
Support managers with risk assessments, care environment safety plans and safe systems of work.
Liaise with external regulators such as the HSE and CQC when required
Have the attention to detail and the ability to deliver instruction and training, where required
The ability to interpret and apply legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations
Ability to write and deliver reports to the Quality Board Committee.
Using Microsoft applications, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points
Strong analytical skills to identify trends and proactively manage risk
Health & Safety qualification, e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH (desirable)
So Much More Rewarding - provides access to discounts at 1000 s of high street retailers. Excellent training & development opportunities with recognised qualifications.
Access to The Hub online learning platform our one stop shop for learning & Development.
Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care
Apply online today or call our friendly recruitment team on for more information.
Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.