Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to enhance staff wellbeing through strategic interventions. You will provide psychological support, deliver mental health awareness training, and represent the organization at various forums. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health support. This full-time role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including a local government pension and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexi Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a mental health, wellbeing, or welfare-focused role.
• Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support.
• A comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and workplace wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Leading and implementing organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies.
• Providing assessments, counselling, and evidence-based therapeutic support.
• Offering confidential advice and support to employees experiencing challenges.
• Supporting trauma management processes and contributing to post-incident care.

Skills

Counseling

Psychotherapy

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy

Job description

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, delivering organisational wellbeing strategy, providing psychological interventions and supporting staff wellbeing within a public sector environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Mental Health Advisor, Wellbeing Specialist, Occupational Health Advisor, Counsellor, Psychotherapist.

SALARY: £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

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to join our busy Human Resources team supporting staff wellbeing across Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will lead the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, provide confidential psychological support, and contribute to a proactive culture of mental health awareness and resilience.

This role involves close collaboration with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist teams, alongside travel across the service area. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will also represent the organisation at local, regional, and national forums.

ABOUT US

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, covering almost two-thirds of Wales across 12,000 km², from Carmarthenshire to the Pembrokeshire coast and up to Powys in the north.

With over 1,300 dedicated staff and 58 stations, we protect a population of 900,000 people – rising to over 2 million during peak tourism seasons. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place to live and work through prevention, protection, and emergency response.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value our people as our greatest asset. As an organisation, we also champion sustainability and are on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2030.

DUTIES

• Wellbeing Strategy Delivery: Leading and implementing organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies
• Psychological Interventions: Providing assessments, counselling, and evidence‑based therapeutic support
• Confidential Support: Offering confidential advice and support to employees experiencing personal or work‑related challenges
• Trauma Response: Supporting trauma management processes and contributing to post‑incident care
• Training and Awareness: Designing and delivering mental health awareness campaigns and training sessions
• Resilience Planning: Developing tailored resilience and intervention plans for individuals and teams
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist support services
• Data and Insight: Analysing wellbeing trends and sickness absence data to inform initiatives
• Manager Support: Advising managers on wellbeing responsibilities and employee support
• Representation: Representing the organisation at regional and national wellbeing forums

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related discipline
• Previous experience working within a mental health, wellbeing, or welfare‑focused role
• Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support
• A 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 positive mental health culture
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A full driving licence or the ability to travel across multiple locations

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
• Welsh language skills

BENEFITS

• Competitive rates of pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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

This role requires a DBS check

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

JOB REF: AWDO-P14220

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service