Wellness Officer - Gauteng

Fidelity Services Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Wellness Officer to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role involves providing counselling and resources to help manage stress and enhance overall wellness. Candidates need a degree in social work and prior counselling experience. Growth opportunities are available within the organization.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Development programs

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a social worker.
• Previous experience providing counselling in wellness settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and emotional support for employees.
• Facilitate wellness workshops to reduce stress and promote health.
• Create peer support groups within teams.

Skills

Typing

Computer Skills

Health Coaching

Case Management

Benefits Administration

Word Processing

Education

Degree in social work or related field

Job description

REGIONAL FIDELITY CARES AND WELLNESS CHAMPION

Vacancy : Wellness Officer

Reporting to : Corporate Wellness Manager

Location : Gauteng

Purpose :

The Wellness Officer Social Worker will be responsible for supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing 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 :

1. Facilitate provision of critical financial and nonfinancial support to Fidelity Services Group employees facing injuries, emergencies, and hardships.
2. Educate or facilitate quarterly workshops to address health challenges, reduce stress, address anxiety, depression, and build resilience and coping mechanisms.
3. Promote wellness awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS EVP Team Sessions).
4. Provide or facilitate counselling services for employees and their immediate families.
5. Promote EAP awareness through internal communication (email, posters, FESS EVP Team Sessions).
6. Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training and facilitate scheduling or train employees as Mental Health First Aid Trainers.
7. Provide emotional and practical support to employees affected by the death of a coworker.
8. Collaborate with HR and COIDA department managers to identify affected employees and create regional WhatsApp groups for quick communication.
9. Schedule bereavement support sessions and counseling within one week of incident, reporting back to the National Wellness Manager within 24 hours.
10. Create peer support groups within teams to foster empathy and shared healing.
11. Facilitate quarterly onsite health screenings and ongoing workshops on physical wellness.
12. Promote physical wellness through internal communication.
13. Facilitate financial literacy workshops on budgeting, savings, and debt management.
14. Schedule and coordinate pre-retirement planning sessions for employees aged 50-60, reporting monthly to the National Wellness Manager.
15. Facilitate team-building activities and skills development programs.
16. Organize Wellness Days to educate employees about wellness topics.

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 high standards and proven leadership qualities.
• Creative problem solver.
• Confident communicator, strong in verbal and written skills.
• Influential ability (up and down).
• Effective business partner with cross-functional departments and stakeholders.
• Team player with resilient character.

This role offers growth opportunities within South Africa’s largest and fastest-growing Integrated Risk and Security Solutions Provider. Successful candidates will be eligible for development programs and exposure to various business areas.

We reserve the right not to appoint to any advertised position.

Preference is given to existing employees and merit-based selection. Disadvantaged and disabled candidates are encouraged and supported.

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

Required Experience : Junior IC

Key Skills : Typing, Athenahealth, Assisted Living, Computer Skills, Microsoft Publisher, Triage, Health Coaching, Workers' Compensation Law, Case Management, Benefits Administration, Memory Care, Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1