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Support and deliver inclusive wellbeing initiatives across mental, physical, and financial health, working collaboratively to promote a proactive and accessible wellbeing culture.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wellbeing & Fitness team!
The role provides coordinated support for wellbeing activities across the Service, delivering promotional, preventative, and reactive initiatives covering mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
It supports a proactive, inclusive, and evidenced-based approach, working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to deliver accessible wellbeing initiatives aligned with Service priorities and best practice.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Develop and coordinate the Service’s Wellbeing Programme, ensuring all initiatives are evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned with AFRS organisational priorities and the national Health and Wellbeing Framework.
Design and implement holistic wellbeing initiatives that support the physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing of staff.
Coordinate and deliver wellbeing events and campaigns.
Provide confidential 1:1 wellbeing support to staff.
Coordinate and deliver trauma support provision, including early intervention following potentially traumatic incidents, in line with the TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) Framework.
Provide day-to-day line management to the Health and Wellbeing Assistant including work allocation and prioritisation in line with their job description, support with development and wellbeing and undertaking regular 1:1s and PDRs.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across the Service, including with operational and non-operational staff, line managers, network groups, partner agencies, and external wellbeing providers.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on wellbeing activity data, including engagement, attendance, staff feedback, and trends in stress or sickness absence, using insights to inform continuous improvement of the Wellbeing Programme.
Undertake any additional responsibilities that are reasonable and appropriate to the role, as agreed with the line manager, to support the effective delivery of service objectives.
Bachelor’s Degree level study in a relevant field (i.e. Psychology, Occupational Health, Social Sciences, Coaching) and/or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CIPD or SOM), relevant knowledge or experience.
Evidence of continuous professional and/or personal self-development and learning.
Genuine interest in wellbeing and health promotion and clear understanding of the role and importance of employee wellbeing to support organisational effectiveness.
Proven experience of successfully and constructively supporting individuals who present a range of different health needs and/or are dealing with personal or interpersonal difficulties.
Proven ability and credibility to support the creation, implementation and delivery of a comprehensive wellbeing action plan and communications plan.
Experience of developing and implementing wellbeing initiatives, programs and procedures.
Previous experience of line management or willing to undertake development to support these skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with a range of people.
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality and follow policies and procedures.
Committed to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.
Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
TRiM Practitioner or Manager.
ASIST Instructor.
Experience of coordinating and delivering highly effective trauma support.
Experience of working in a occupational health, mental health or wellbeing setting.
Experience of working in an emergency service environment.
Previous experience of designing, delivering and evaluating innovative wellbeing training, learning packages and workshops.
Proven experience of developing reports, presentations, letters and other documents to a high standard.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate events.
What you can expect in return
26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact [email protected]. Late applications and any applications with no supporting statement will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 3407 on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Additional reading
It is important for you to familiarise yourself with our work at Avon FRS and the framework we follow. Please see some resources below for you to read and explore:
