Heath and Safety Lead - East - Hft

Health & Safety Lead - East - Hft

Reporting to the Head of Health,='_ Safety and Risk, you will provide expert advice, undertake audits and assessments, and support continuous improvement across our services. Youויך will lead on Type 1 and Type 2 fire risk assessments in Specialist Housing and Residential Care Homes, ensuring robust safety management and regulatory compliance.

• Manage day‑to‑day notifications, risk assessments and advice within your region.
• Provide first‑line guidance on accidents and incidents, escalating significant events appropriately.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations to identify root causes and drive learning.
• Ensure statutory reporting of RIDDOR events.

• Complete scheduled Type 1 and Type 2 fire risk assessments and support organisational fire safety management.
• Undertake audits, inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with legislation and Hft policies.
• Monitor KPIs, trends and compliance data, providing insights to support organisational improvement.
• Support ISO 45001 and CHAS accreditation activity.
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• Work closely with Care and Support Managers to embed safe systems of work.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. overeen
• Provide input at meetings to evidence health and safety compliance and improvement.

• Support legal evidence gathering for cases/claims when required.
• Participate in rapid support teams for high‑risk services.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety processes, customer service and efficiency.

• Provide guidance on food safety management.
• Maintain CPD, training and professional standards aligned with IOSH/IFSM/IFE requirements.
• Support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Fire Safety/Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience completing Type 1 & Type 2 fire risk assessments.
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments in specialised housing or residential care settings.
• Experience carrying out audits and improvement work, balancing innovation with compliance.
• Strong understanding of health & social care safety regulations.
• Proficiency in H&S, fire risk assessment and risk management systems, plus Microsoft applications.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and produce reports.
• Confident, adaptable communicator with the ability to build trust and embed safe practice.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage a dynamic workload independently.
• Willingness to travel across the West region (including overnight stays).

• TechIOSH or working toward Level 6 Diploma.
• Membership of IFE/IFSM or Fire Risk Assessor Register.
• Level 3 Supervising Food Safety qualification.
• DSE Assessor training.
• Experience with in Care or Housing sectors.

• Diverse – We champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Kind – Compassion is at the heart of our work.
• Positive – We find solutions and work together for progress.
• Visionary – We imagine and create the best life possible.

• All Hft employees get access to Life Works – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service, completely freeubauen for all colleagues.
• Access to a range of discounts on your favourite brands through Lifework.
• Access to award‑winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status.
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
• Free DBS check.

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