Job Title: Health and Safety Facilities Manager
Reporting to: Head of Estates
Job Purpose: To provide support to the Company’s Care Homes to enable the Home
Managers to effectively operate their Care Home to comply with Health Authority, Fire Authority, Environmental Health, Social Services etc standards.
Based: Field Based – UK Wide
Desired:
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry and/or multi-site operations
Our prestigious Client own and operate care homes throughout the UK and are looking to appoint an experienced Health and Safety Facilities Manager. This will be a field based role and will require you to travel.
Main Responsibilities
Facilities:
1. Undertake training and support for:
a) Food Hygiene Training. Supervise, assist and instruct Catering Manager’s Assistants and Staff Members who deal with food handling, ensuring they are able to handle food safely. Supervise food budgets and quality of food from suppliers. Assist with complaints regarding quality of food including complaints regarding food suppliers, in liaison with the Regional Manager. Assist with the induction of catering staff.
b) Fire Safety Training at least twice-yearly for all Staff Members, using training aids i.e. DVDs, television and charts as required, to ensure that all staff members are aware of their responsibilities in the event of a fire. Undertake fire audits/risk assessments as necessary, to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 20005, and review/update as required. Discuss/explain procedures with Home Managers to ensure they understand responsibilities and process. Liaise with the Fire and Rescue Service if concerns are noted.
c) Health and Safety – offer assistance and guidance on matters related to health and safety, and regarding the environment, buildings, grounds etc. Train staff members in the safe use of bed rails. Undertake health and safety audits of new/acquired Care Homes, in liaison with the Head of Estates. Provide window registers to the Company Health and Safety Manager.
d) Portable Appliance Testing of all electrical equipment as and when required, including the use of P.A.T. machine and general visual inspections. Provide guidance to maintenance staff on undertaking visual inspections. Ensure all items are documented.
2. Undertake regular facilities audits to ensure standards are maintained in all areas including kitchens, laundries, bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining rooms, grounds, gardens etc. Prepare and follow-up action plans detailing action required, timescales and staff responsibilities.
3. Assist with investigation into accidents/incidents as requested.
4. Assist with induction of catering managers, housekeepers and maintenance staff upon appointment and provide assistance for interviewing if requested.
5. Undertake regular spot checks to various equipment rooms, services etc (e.g. water temperature controls, COSHH compliance etc) to identify areas which require immediate action/attention.
6. Provide advice to Home Managers and Regional Managers on inspection reports from external inspectors. Provide general advice and support to Home Managers and Regional Managers, to assist with efficient, safe and practical operation of the Care Home, ensuring compliance with the Health Authority, Fire Authority, Environmental Health, CQC/Care Commission/RQIA and all other relevant authorities standards.
