Health and Safety Lead Officer

Health and Safety Lead Officer – Health and Social Care

Location: Office-based/Hybrid (with travel across England and Wales)
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £39,000 – £44,000 per annum + Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 29/07/2025

Join Perthyn – Make a Difference in Health and Social Care

Are you passionate about creating safe environments and driving high standards in health and safety? Perthyn is seeking a Health and Safety Lead Officer to champion safety across our health and social care services. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of both our staff and the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health and safety policies tailored to health and social care.

• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments across multiple sites.

• Lead training sessions and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Investigate incidents and liaise with regulatory bodies including the HSE.

• Prepare environmental reports and maintain accreditation standards.

• Collaborate across departments to integrate safety into all operations.

• Lead the Health & Safety Consultative Committee and oversee fire safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• 3–5 years’ experience in health and safety management, ideally in health and social care.

• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent certification.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel across England and Wales with a full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience with CQC and CIW compliance.

• Fire risk assessment in specialist housing.

• Train the Trainer qualification or similar.

• Knowledge of environmental and psychological safety principles.

Why Join Perthyn?

• Be part of an agile, values-driven organisation.

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

Ready to lead safety with purpose?
Apply now and help us build a safer future in health and social care, if you require any additional information about this opportunity then please send your CV & cover letter to Hayley Thomson (Head of Health & Safety & L&D) Email: hayley.thomson@perthyn.org.uk Tel: 07528342977 or click the apply button below

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