Health and Safety

Salary: 36000 - 44000 plus company car

Location: Home based role with regular travel and overnight stays across our sites in the UK. Travel managed accordingly based on employees location in country.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so early application is advised

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams were proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As a passionate and knowledgeable Health and Safety professional you will play a key role in supporting the Witherslack Group to maintain safe healthy and compliant environments across all sites. Working within our Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Team and the Quality Assurance department youll help embed a proactive safety culture by providing expert guidance training and support to staff at all levels. You will contribute to the development and implementation of SHE policies procedures and training frameworks and help uphold our ISO 45001 accreditation.

In this role youll act as a Competent Person for health and safety carrying out site visits audits and investigations to identify and manage potential hazards. Youll collaborate with colleagues across departments and within settings to help ensure our teams are competent and confident in managing risks and our training and policies are effective and fit for purpose. From accident investigations to internal forums and audits to delivering SHE projects; your input will directly influence the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the organisation. Ongoing professional development and sharing of best practice will be central to your personal and professional growth within the Group.

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Well give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation where youre free to achieve your potential. Heres what we need from you;

• Relevant Qualification and Knowledge

A degree or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent) with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and the risk assessment process.

• Proven Experience in Health and Safety

Minimum of two years experience in a health and safety or equivalent role including conducting audits or inspections and managing safety compliance across multiple sites.

• Training and Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to design prepare and deliver engaging safety training with excellent communication and presentation skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

• Analytical and Organisational Strength

Strong attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities along with the ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

• Flexibility and Professionalism

Self-motivated and resilient with the ability to work independently travel regularly across the UK with overnight stays being required and confidently collaborate with staff at all levels in a professional and confidential manner.

What we do for you

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Salary: Base salary of up to 44000
• Company Car
• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance pension and life insurance check out our benefitshere
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 bonus every time

Join the UKs best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want with a purpose-led employer in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

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The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.