Health & Safety Advisor

Job summary

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?  

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays
• We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Reward and recognition – Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

As Health and Safety Advisor, you will:

• 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.
• You will investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending improvements
• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Experience of co-ordinating multiple tasks at the same time, including accurate recording of task progress.
• 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)

“I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.”

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.