Wellbeing Advisor- Hillsborough, NI
GRAHAM Group
- Hillsborough, Co Down
- Permanent
- Full-time
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of action plans and practices in relation to Wellbeing. This is a role for a creative and dynamic Wellbeing practitioner who possesses relevant qualifications, along with proven experience in a Health and wellbeing, Counselling or Social work setting. The post holder will support GRAHAM to respond to Wellbeing challenges within the construction industry, ensuring employees, their families and our supply chain partners have access to appropriate professional resources and services.The post holder will assist in the development and delivery of a range of proactive support systems and programmes. This will include face to face, online interventions and educational programmes. These will assist employees to develop skills to manage and maintain positive Wellbeing.The post holder will also act as an expert point of contact within GRAHAM offering support and advice on mental wellbeing related situations.Key duties for this post include;Pastoral Care and Counselling:
- Provide support/guidance to the Mental Health First Aid service ensuring effective referral, personal development, and pastoral support processes are in place.
- Support a referral process from Line Managers, Human Resources, Health and Safety and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Provide a personalised, pastoral support service to employees referred from these sources, with the option for additional ongoing support as required
- Offer CBT type interventions or other therapeutic approaches (as per qualifications) and work with employees to develop comprehensive intervention and support plans
- Make referrals to external support agencies and other health professionals as appropriate.
- Support the development of self-management skills with employees who require support with issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, bereavement and work related issues etc
- Ensure that new employees with pre-existing conditions are well supported through liaison with Human Resources and Line managers regarding workplace adjustments to provide employees with organisational support
- As a Wellbeing expert participate and support appropriate employee meetings as required by HR.
- Maintain thorough documentation and provide effective management statistics, ensuring compliance with a Code of Confidentiality, professional standards and GDPR
- Assist in the development of and deliver appropriate Emotional Wellbeing programmes for employees and managers with a focus on education and prevention, and the delivery of staff training in support of skills and increased emotional wellbeing awareness.
- Develop programmes and systems to support and maximise the benefit of the internal Mental Health First Aid service, including providing reflective practice sessions and if clinical de-briefing.
- Ensure that our approach to Positive Mental Wellbeing is clearly articulated and showcased both internally and externally
- Assist in the production of regular updates and reports to the HR Director on organisational progress towards its Wellbeing goals, ensuring compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
- Assist in the development of, and manage the posting and moderation of info on the GRAHAM WORKVIVO Wellbeing Space, and the GRAHAM/ASHIA Wellbeing platform as a first stop advice and support centre for employees, families, and supply chain.
- Assist in the design and delivery of Wellbeing campaigns across the campaign
- Design and deliver activities in support and promotion of Wellbeing - including those designed to tackle stigma, and by delivering new evidenced-based programmes and/or appropriate therapeutic based interventions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the GRAHAM monthly Interactive Wellbeing Calendar.
- Monitor and review company processes and policies to ensure they are appropriate to the business, embedding Wellbeing, complying with statutory requirements, and delivering best practice.
- Conduct Site/Office visits across the group to conduct audits, deliver TBT's and awareness sessions and Open-Door Wellbeing Clinics.
- Assist in the evaluation of GRAHAM provided Wellbeing resources to ensure they offer industry leading support/advice, are robust and offer value.
- Assist in the collection of Wellbeing data streams, and provide analysis through regular reporting.
- Ensure Wellbeing data systems are maintained by updating information as required.
- Arrange team travel.
- Assist in PowerPoint presentations development as required.
- Provide a generalist administration service to the Wellbeing Manager as demand dictates.
- Foster strong and appropriate links externally, specifically liaising with organisations that are specialists in this area of work, and other organisations with high quality Wellbeing reputations.
- Actively liaise and set up links and referral pathways with external Partners to include EAP, NHS Mental support services and relevant industry partners to ensure employees have access to appropriate support.
- Thorough knowledge of Health and Wellbeing, practices, provision and legislation in the UK and ROI
- Demonstrable ability to provide advice, guidance and support to employees with Health and Wellbeing issues
- Strong IT skills to include all Microsoft applications
- Demonstrate ability to work alone when required to assist in delivering an effective service
- Demonstrable ability to manage your own caseload of Wellbeing referrals whilst engaging in the wider service
- Ability to maintain confidential records in line with GDPR
- Ability to maintain a Case Management database
- Ability to maintain and report in service data and statistics
- IT, interpersonal, communication, presentation and administrative skills
- Hold a clean, current UK driving licence
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Ability to demonstrate self-care and psychological resilience
- Willing to work across various regions and on occasion to work flexible hours including occasional evening and weekend work
- Commitment to high service standards, professional conduct and to upholding the organisations values and behaviours