Description
Health & Safety Advisor – West (Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Home-Based with Regional Travel across the West (including Cornwall, Devon, Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire)
Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Home Working Allowance
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About the Opportunity
A respected provider within the care and supported living sector is seeking a capable and committed Health & Safety Advisor to join their team on a fixed-term basis. The postholder will provide regional health and fire safety oversight, helping to drive compliance and embed a positive safety culture across a geographically dispersed portfolio of services.
This is a home-based role with regular regional travel required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments in a range of environments, including specialist housing and care settings.
- Lead on incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
- Provide competent advice to operational managers, enabling them to meet legal and organisational health and safety requirements.
- Oversee accident and incident reporting processes, ensuring RIDDOR compliance and timely communication with regulators where necessary.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and workplace assessments in line with internal procedures and relevant legislation.
- Monitor fire safety risks, track remedial actions, and liaise with statutory bodies as appropriate.
- Support the development of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
- Analyse and report on safety performance indicators, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
- Promote a proactive and inclusive approach to health and safety across all services within the designated region.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
- Recognised Level 3 Fire Safety/Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (Type 1 and Type 2).
- Practical knowledge of UK health and fire safety legislation, particularly in care or supported housing settings.
- Previous experience of auditing, inspections, and managing health and safety risks.
- Strong report writing, analysis and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise a diverse workload.
- Competency in Microsoft Office and digital safety management systems.
- Willingness to travel regionally, including occasional overnight stays.
Desirable:
- TechIOSH membership (or working towards).
- Registration with a recognised Fire Risk Assessors Register (e.g., IFSM or IFE).
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
- Additional training (e.g., DSE Assessor).
- Prior experience in a regulated care or housing environment.
Note: This role is subject to a DBS check. Assistance will be provided for applicants who do not currently hold one.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
- Car allowance and home working support
- Flexible working with autonomy and variety
- Access to digital wellbeing services, including GP consultations and health checks
- Confidential employee assistance programme, accessible 24/7
- Financial well-being tools, including early wage access
- Life assurance – 3x annual salary
- Discounted mobile phone contracts
- Employee referral rewards via a dedicated app
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Apply Now
This is a rewarding opportunity for a health and safety professional who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives by supporting safe, compliant, and high-quality environments.
If you are passionate about safety and want to contribute to a values-driven organisation that supports some of society’s most vulnerable individuals, we’d love to hear from you.
