Lead Safety. Are you ready to lead safety with purpose?
At Wilderness Way, we don’t just provide care — we transform lives. As a leading provider of specialist residential care for children, we’re on a mission to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. Now, we’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager who shares our passion and wants to make a real difference.
You’ll be at the heart of a high-impact, high-compliance environment where your expertise will directly protect and empower both our staff and the children in our care. From shaping policy to leading audits, training teams, and embedding a proactive safety culture — you’ll be the driving force behind our commitment to excellence.
Leading our health & safety strategy across multiple residential sites
Designing and delivering engaging training that sticks
Supporting managers with risk assessments and safety planning
Championing a culture where safety is everyone’s business
NEBOSH-qualified with multi-site H&S experience
A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across Cumbria and the North East
Bonus points if you’ve worked in residential childcare, education, or regulated care settings — but if you’ve got the drive and the know-how, we want to hear from you.
Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and ongoing development
Ready to lead safety with purpose?
Apply now and help us build safer futures for children across the UK.
All roles at WW are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.