Wellbeing Specialist

Gwent Police; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance programme

On-site gyms

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Agile working

Flexible working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

UNISON membership

Job summary

Gwent Police is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing Specialist to join the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team within People Services on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will deliver wellbeing initiatives, training and support across the Force, working with officers, staff, managers, peer supporters and external partners to promote positive wellbeing.

The role involves delivering wellbeing activity, providing information and signposting, supporting colleagues after difficult or traumatic

Qualifications

• Deliver wellbeing training, events and awareness activity.
• Support people with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate work across different locations, services or groups.
• Manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
• Flexible, organised and positive approach to a busy role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wellbeing activity, information and signposting.
• Support colleagues after difficult or traumatic situations.
• Coordinate key wellbeing programmes such as TRiM, neurodiversity support and peer support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, staff networks and external partners.
• Be flexible to travel and occasional work outside normal hours.

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and organised Wellbeing Specialist to join our Occupational Health and Wellbeing team within People Services.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and organised Wellbeing Specialist to join our Occupational Health and Wellbeing team within People Services. This role will be a 12 months fixed term contract. You will help deliver wellbeing initiatives, training and support across the Force, working with officers, staff, managers, peer supporters and external partners to promote positive wellbeing, reduce stigma and ensure colleagues can access the right support at the right time. The role is flexible and may involve travel and occasional work outside normal office hours. The role is varied and will include delivering wellbeing activity, providing information and signposting, supporting colleagues following difficult or traumatic situations, and helping to coordinate key wellbeing programmes such as TRiM, neurodiversity support and peer support. You will need to be confident working with sensitive information, maintaining professional boundaries and engaging with people across all levels of the organisation.

• Support people with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
• Deliver engaging wellbeing training, events and awareness activity.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, staff networks and external partners.
• Coordinate work across different locations, services or groups.
• Manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
• Bring a flexible, organised and positive approach to a busy role.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact- [e-mail]

Please note Internal applications will be prioritised.

What Are Our Benefits

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via theBlue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

Welsh language

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Positive Action Support – Recruitment

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: [e-mail]

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.