Wellness Officer - Central - Free State and Northern Region

Architectural Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Integrated Risk and Security Solutions is seeking a Wellness Officer to support employee mental health and wellness. The role involves providing counselling, facilitating workshops, and promoting wellness initiatives. Candidates will benefit from growth opportunities and diverse exposure within the organization.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Development Programs

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience in mental health or wellness setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and emotional support to employees.
• Facilitate workshops on health challenges and wellness.
• Promote financial literacy and wellness awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Coping Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

REGIONAL FIDELITY CARES AND WELLNESS CHAMPION

Vacancy: Wellness Officer

Reporting to: Corporate Wellness Manager

Location: Central - Free State and Northern Region

Main Job Purpose

The Wellness Officer Social Worker will be responsible for supporting the mental and emotional well-being of individuals within the organization. They will provide counselling, emotional support, and resources to help employees manage stress, improve coping skills, and enhance overall wellness.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in social work or a related field.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a social worker in the state of employment.
• Previous experience providing counselling and support services in a mental health or wellness setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Familiarity with mental health resources and support services in the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with employees.
• Commitment to promoting mental health and wellness in the workplace.
• Willing to Travel.

Job Objectives

• Facilitate provision of critical financial and non-financial support to Fidelity Services Group employees facing injuries, emergencies, and hardships.
• Educate or facilitate quarterly workshops to address health challenges, reduce stress, address anxiety, depression, and build resilience and coping mechanisms.
• Promote wellness awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team Sessions).
• Provide or facilitate counselling services for employees and their immediate families.
• Promote EAP awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS, EVP Team Sessions).
• Mental Health First Aid Training.
• Facilitate, schedule or Train employees as Mental Health First Aid Trainers to identify and support employees in distress.
• Provide emotional support and practical support to employees affected by death of co-worker.
• Collaborate with HR, and COIDA department managers to identify affected employees and create regional WhatsApp groups for quick communication.
• Schedule bereavement support sessions and counselling sessions facilitated by grief counsellor for affected teams within one week of incident.
• Report back to the National Wellness Manager within 24 hours.
• Create peer support groups within teams to foster a culture of empathy and shared healing.
• Facilitate quarterly on-site health screening focusing on blood pressure, glucose levels, BMI, etc.
• Facilitate ongoing workshops and awareness sessions on physical wellness.
• Promote physical wellness through internal communication.
• Facilitate financial literacy workshops to educate employees on budgeting, savings, and managing debt.
• Promote financial literacy through internal communication.
• Pre-Retirement Planning: Schedule and coordinate one-on-one sessions for employees due for retirement between 50 and 60 years of age facilitated by financial advisors.
• Keep records and report pre-retirement sessions held to the National Wellness Manager on a monthly basis.
• Facilitate team-building activities to foster camaraderie.
• Facilitate skills development programs to enhance job-related skills and career growth.
• Facilitate Wellness Days to educate employees about Wellness.

Other Personality Attributes

• Energetic self-starter.
• Hands-on approach.
• Commercially and financially focused.
• Entrepreneurial streak.
• Cohesive and systemic thinker.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demanding and strong manager with very high standards and proven leadership qualities.
• Creative problem solver.
• Confident communicator, strong in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to influence (up and down).
• Ability to effectively business partner with cross-functional departments and stakeholders.
• Team player/resilient character.

This role offers an excellent growth opportunity in Southern Africa’s largest Integrated Risk and Security Solutions Provider. Successful candidates will be eligible for development programs and exposure to diverse business areas.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Preference is given to existing employees and merit-based selection. We encourage and support Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Disabled Candidates to apply.

Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd upholds fair practice and business ethics. If you are not contacted within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.