Job Introduction

What does it take to become a leading health and social care organisation in the UK, It takes people who can turn lives around every day providing encouragement, delivering innovative services and generally improving life for individuals with a learning disability or those affected by drug and alcohol misuse or mental health problems, but it’s not just our front-line teams that make a difference,  so do the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to support the vital work we do and that’s where you can come in.

Role Responsibility

If you have the desire, capability and motivation to work in this challenging environment, we’re looking for a qualified, or close to working towards this, Risk, Health & Safety Advisor to join our Risk and Assurance Department and be part of this close knit team responsible for implementing and evaluating compliance against external standards and legislation affecting our services, as well as meeting those of our integrated governance model - this is achieved through the effective application of our Health and Safety Framework and Risk Management Strategy and other safety standards within the organisation.

On a day-to-day basis you will conduct audits and reviews of our services, review accidents and incidents that may occur and support in depth investigations associated with any such event. An important aspect of the role will involve the provision of health and safety advice to managers and staff, both over the phone and face-to-face, as well as supporting the delivery of relevant group training. You will also be expected to take part in the development and maintenance of our comprehensive Risk and Assurance systems and produce management reports and statistical analysis on all of the information / records generated within this.

The Ideal Candidate

We would anticipate receiving applications from those with a health or social care background, relevant qualifications, a direct understanding and experience of working in this type of environment, but for the higher end of the scale you’ll be suitably knowledgeable and qualified (e.g. NEBOSH certified etc.) and have a demonstrable track record in a similar role.

Although you will ideally have experience of providing risk/health and safety assurance services in a variety of settings, induction coaching and training will be provided to develop any further skills you may need. It is important that you possess a sound understanding of social care regulatory inspection requirements and processes, and are a collaborative team worker, who is both adaptable and able to work effectively in a challenging and changeable environment. You must be customer focussed with excellent IT, written and oral communication skills, have knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk Management Strategies, systems and mechanisms and have the ability to conduct research, analyse information, communicate findings and provide recommendations for action, all of which are pre-requisites for this key role.

Manchester will be you office base however current circumstances; you will be working from home and will be equipped with a laptop and the necessary external drives etc to work remotely. Moving forward, we are then able to accommodate a hybrid approach working remotely and in the office. 

You will be required to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Fridays. Some overnight stays will be required, as you will have to travel to services when conducting audits and it is essential that you are able to commit to this.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point