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IBC Healthcare is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Health & Safety Checker to help ensure our services remain safe, compliant, and supportive environments for the people we support and our staff teams. This role plays an important part in maintaining high health and safety standards across our residential homes, supported living services, and community care settings. Working closely with the Head of Health & Safety, you will conduct inspections, spot checks, and investigations to ensure services operate in line with legal, regulatory, and organisational safety requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development, review, and implementation of risk assessments across services
Conduct environmental and activity-based risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures
Ensure risks are reduced as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)
Support services in embedding effective risk management practices
Carry out planned and unannounced inspections across residential homes, supported living services, and community care settings
Identify potential hazards including slips, trips and falls, fire risks, infection control concerns, and unsafe practices
Review compliance with safety systems including: Fire safety procedures and equipment, Electrical safety checks, Gas safety compliance, Safe storage and handling of hazardous substances (COSHH)
Provide clear feedback and recommendations to service managers following inspections
Conduct regular spot checks to ensure health and safety procedures are being followed
Observe day-to-day operational practices to ensure safe systems of work are in place
Identify areas for improvement and escalate concerns where required
Record findings and support services to maintain compliance
Ensure services operate in line with Health & Safety legislation, internal policies, and CQC regulatory standards
Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring
Identify areas of non-compliance and support services to implement corrective actions
Support investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses
Conduct root cause analysis and produce investigation reports
Identify trends and contribute to preventative actions to reduce future incidents
Provide guidance and practical advice to managers and staff on health and safety best practice
Support the organisation in promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability
Assist with implementing policies and procedures developed by the Head of Health & Safety
Requirements:
Experience within health & safety, healthcare, or social care environments
Experience conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments, or compliance checks
Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH regulations, Fire safety regulations, Risk assessment processes
Understanding of CQC regulatory standards within health and social care
Strong IT and reporting skills with the ability to produce clear reports and recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Full UK driving Licence
NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent, or currently working towards a recognised Health & Safety qualification