Dimensions is proud to be one of the few social care organisations accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 — now for 7 consecutive years!

The role is primarily home-based, with regular travel required across Hampshire, South Oxfordshire, Bournemouth, Brighton, and other regions where our South locations are based.

Occasional travel to other parts of the country will also be necessary. Ideally, the successful candidate will reside within the Hampshire region.

We estimate approximately 2 days of travel per week and 3 days working from home.

The purpose of this role is to promote continuous improvement in health and safety practices and culture across Dimensions. This includes advising managers, conducting risk assessments and investigations, and maintaining a programme of safety audits and fire risk assessments.

Interviews are scheduled for 13th August via Microsoft Teams.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

1. Maintaining a programme of health and safety audits and inspections.
2. Supporting managers in developing health and safety arrangements to ensure effective management and best practices for a safe environment.
3. Monitoring and investigating accidents and incidents, especially those reportable under RIDDOR, and supporting investigations and insurance claims.
4. Responding to requests for advice and information on health and safety matters, referring to internal and external resources as needed.
5. Reviewing and updating health and safety policies to ensure compliance with legislation.
6. Attending regional meetings to provide guidance and produce data on health and safety issues.
7. Participating in virtual meetings to develop health and safety initiatives in collaboration with departments.
8. Performing other relevant tasks as determined by the Group Head of Health and Safety.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• A proven track record in a Health & Safety role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (fire safety qualifications are desirable but not essential).
• Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Knowledge of fire risk assessments and fire safety legislation.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to the care sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage their own schedule and ensure timely completion of audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Ideally, active membership of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

The rewards

We offer:

• Up to 35 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Monthly car allowance.
• Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'.
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earnings before payday).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'.
• Discounted health and dental cover.
• Life Assurance.
• CPD opportunities.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.

For more information, visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

We welcome applications from everyone eligible to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.

As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Dimensions is committed to employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.

We can offer support for completing your application; please contact the Resourcing Team at 03003039150.

We have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all recruitment communications.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role, paid for by Dimensions.