Vacancy
Wellbeing Adviser – Mental Health
Benefits
Salary: Grade 4, full time equivalent £24,964 - £29,323
18.5 hours per week
Location – Based out of Bracknell Fire Station, although this role is mobile across the County with the
requirement for regular work at RBFRS headquarters in Calcot.
27 days plus Bank Holidays per annum pro-rata.
This is a fixed term role for a period of 18 months.
An opportunity has arisen in the Human Resources Department for a role to lead on the development
and implementation of a specific strategy and action plan to address mental wellbeing of all
employees. This will include raising awareness to staff and mangers through various communication
channels and training activities. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to review and
implement support mechanisms with the aim of contributing to a continued reduction in sickness
absence levels ensuring interventions are cost effective.
Main Duties (See Job Description for full details)
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Provide expert guidance on RBFRS policies that relate to mental health.
To expand the existing mental health strategy that forms part of the Health, Safety and
Wellbeing Strategy which incorporates RBFRS’ Mind Blue Light action plan.
Conduct research into mental wellbeing of RBFRS and monitor changes over time.
Coordinate the activity of Blue Light champions and proactively recruit new team members.
Explore collaborative opportunities for interventions with other blue light partners including the
FireFighters Charity.
Assist Occupational Health and line managers with the return to work of all employees due to
mental health sickness absence.
Analyse sickness absence data and target interventions accordingly.
Key Requirements
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Knowledge of Public Health strategies related to mental health.
Experience in the field of mental health, as a clinician or as a support worker.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to clearly express oneself and engage with
people at all levels.
Organisational skills; able to work unsupervised and meet time limits and deadlines.
Computer literate (word, excel, outlook).
Qualifications Required
Maths and English to GCSE level C or above or equivalent.
Relevant professional qualification or 3 years relevant experience
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, an application form, and a full job profile can be
obtained from our website - http://www.rbfrs.co.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/ . For an informal
discussion with Helen Morbin, Fitness and Health Adviser regarding the position, please email
[email protected] to arrange a suitable time.
Completed applications should be sent to [email protected]
The closing date for the return of completed application forms is 0900 hours on Monday 10 July
2017.
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place on Tuesday 18 July
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity, and is actively
seeking a more diverse workforce. If you are disabled and meet the essential criteria of the role, you
will be guaranteed an interview.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.