Health & Safety Manager

About Us:

Gold Care Homes is a well-established national independent Care Homes group for the elderly. Gold Care Homes was established in 1999 and has since grown to operate 34 care homes across the South of England. The group offers a range of services which includes residential, nursing, frail elderly and dementia care.

We are in search of an experienced Health & Safety Manager to Join our team.

Responsibilities:

• To advise all departments within the Company on Health and Safety matters, liaise with Enforcement Authorities, and respond appropriately.

• To ensure that all Health & Safety policies and procedures are reviewed in line with changing legislation and the needs of the business.

• To ensure that Health and Safety management remains at the forefront of operational and quality performance delivery. Monitoring such performance through the reviewing of all statutory reporting relating to Health and Safety management matters.

• To ensure that all Managers and Departments understand and comply with the required and relevant Health & Safety legislation.

• To ensure that suitable and sufficient Health & Safety training is in place for all staff, relative to their jobs, and they are trained to the required standards.

• To carry out Health & Safety audits and inspections of homes and departments in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, related regulations and in line with company procedures, ensuring that the company complies with its Health & Safety management responsibilities.

• To make Senior Management and the Board aware of policy changes and have proactive processes in place to implement them. This will include monitoring Health and Safety websites and publications.

• To advise the company on Health & Safety management matters, liaise with Enforcement Authorities, and respond appropriately.

• To attend a Health & Safety audit conducted by an external service provider once every year at all care homes.

Skills and Qualification:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in the care industry/hospital setting is essential.

• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

• ESAS – Salary Advance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Perkbox

• Employee of the Month

• Long term service awards

• Blue Light Card

• Professional Development

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