Regional Health+Safety Business Advisor

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our busy team. You will need previous housing, or care experience to be successful in the role. Sanctuary provides a generous and attractive benefits package, including company pension, 25 days annual leave and life assurance.

T he team are responsible for providing health and safety advice to the Care Homes, Supported Living, Housing and Student Services within the Sanctuary portfolio. Currently visiting a selection of schemes and sites annually, there will be a need for frequent travel and on occasion overnight stays. You will act as lead and provide high-quality health and safety advice to an allocated region, as well as undertaking in depth audits of sites within their region.

It is essential that you currently hold a minimum of NEBOSH certificate in Occupational H&S or equivalent Health and Safety qualification to apply.

• Undertaking Health and Safety Inspections at Care Homes, Supported Living Schemes, Student and Housing sites within the region
• Working collaboratively with business managers and staff to provide guidance, advice and support where required
• Working with the Health and Safety training team to ensure appropriate training and learning is delivered to the business areas
• Reviewing and monitoring accident incident reports and assisting with site investigations where required
• Creating and supporting risk assessments, safe systems of work and processes
• Liaising with the Senior Health and Safety Advisor on the progress of compliance actions, work streams, projects, risks and related issues
• Maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders across the business areas
• Supporting and assisting with the development of Health and Safety documentation e.g., policies and procedures help and forum development
• Reporting RIDDOR incidents to the HSE (reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations)
• Promoting and supporting the role of Health and Safety Representatives, Co-coordinators, and Forums to ensure that all Sanctuary's subsidiaries and business operations have adequate health and safety representation
• Ensuring that an effective H&S management and support network exists, including monitoring emails and attending regional meetings

• Previous extensive and significant experience of undertaking a similar role in Housing and/or the Social Care Sector is Essential
• Experience of undertaking audits, inspections, and investigations
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification is essential
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills
• Working knowledge of identifying training needs and experience in delivering specialist H&S training
• Ability to support staff development in health and safety
• Confident using Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Teams)
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health…