Health And Safety Business Partner

Summary: The Health and Safety Business Partner role at Achieve Together focuses on supporting Operations teams in implementing health and safety legislation and frameworks in a person-led manner. The position involves advising personnel, conducting audits, and leading safety improvements to ensure high-quality services. This fully remote role requires travel to care homes in Wales and the South West, emphasizing a commitment to safety and inclusion in social care. The position is a 12-month MAT cover contract, ideal for candidates passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise, guide, and coach personnel on company procedures.
• Provide advice on current occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Contribute to health and safety meetings, providing minutes and necessary actions.
• Produce monthly reports regarding company health and safety performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections of health and safety practices across the business.
• Review performance of personnel and contractors to meet standards.
• Contribute to health and safety strategy promoting innovative approaches to person-led safety.
• Investigate complex safety and environmental incidents and accidents.
• Lead safety improvement initiatives through action plan development and monitoring.
• Produce accurate reports for effective safety decision-making.
• Support new business and acquisitions through integration planning.

Key Skills:

• Experience in a health and safety role with strong leadership and management skills.
• Detailed understanding of safety governance and operational excellence.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Flexibility in working hours to support services, including travel.
• Full driver's license and ability to drive.
• Experience leading meetings and reviewing safety performance.
• Ability to conduct audits and utilize evidence-based assessments for improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contract compliance inspections.
• Professional and respectful interpersonal skills.
• Able to constructively challenge and mentor colleagues.
• Agility and adaptability in collaborative work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and IT skills for record-keeping and reporting.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Somerset

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other