Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Carmarthen is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to lead the delivery of its wellbeing strategy. The role involves providing psychological interventions and confidential support to staff. Candidates should have a professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy and relevant experience in mental health. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and benefits including annual leave and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexi scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

Let’s Connect IT Equipment Loan Scheme

Subsidised canteen facilities

Sports and social club

Firefighters Charity

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a mental health, wellbeing or welfare-focused role.
• Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies.
• Provide assessments, counselling, and evidence-based therapeutic support.
• Offer confidential advice and support to employees.

Skills

Counselling skills

Psychological assessment

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Education

Professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy

Job description

Job Summary

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor an excellent opportunity for a mental health and wellbeing specialist to join Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. You will deliver organisational wellbeing strategy, provide psychological interventions, and support staff wellbeing within a public sector environment.

Salry: £42,839 to £45,091 per annum. Benefits (see below). Location: Service Headquarters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (SA31). Job type: Full‑time, permanent. Working hours: 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi‑time scheme.

Responsibilities

• Wellbeing strategy delivery – lead and implement organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies.
• Psychological interventions – provide assessments, counselling, and evidence‑based therapeutic support.
• Confidential support – offer confidential advice and support to employees experiencing personal or work‑related challenges.
• Trauma response – support trauma management processes and contribute to post‑incident care.
• Training and awareness – design and deliver mental health awareness campaigns and training sessions.
• Resilience planning – develop tailored resilience and intervention plans for individuals and teams.
• Stakeholder collaboration – work closely with HR, health and safety and specialist support services.
• Data and insight – analyse wellbeing trends and sickness‑absence data to inform initiatives.
• Manager support – advise managers on wellbeing responsibilities and employee support.
• Representation – represent the organisation at regional and national wellbeing forums.

Qualifications – Essential

• A professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a mental‑health, wellbeing or welfare‑focused role.
• Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support.
• Comprehensive understanding of mental‑health issues and workplace wellbeing.
• Experience supporting individuals following trauma or crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Confidence in challenging stigma and promoting a positive mental‑health culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A full driving licence or the ability to travel across multiple locations.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience within a public sector or emergency services environment.
• Knowledge of human resources, health and safety, or occupational health processes.
• Experience contributing to policy development or wellbeing programme design.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexi scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme.
• Let’s Connect IT Equipment Loan Scheme.
• Subsidised canteen facilities.
• Sports and social club.
• Firefighters Charity.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexi scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme.
• Let’s Connect IT Equipment Loan Scheme.
• Subsidised canteen facilities.
• Sports and social club.
• Firefighters Charity.

Applications are welcome in Welsh and English – applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

Job reference: AWDO-P14220.