Employee Well-being Specialist
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0454-26-0086 |
Summary
Job Summary The Employee Wellbeing Specialist will champion staff wellbeing across DrPA Secure, embedding resilience, engagement, and health initiatives at every level. This strategic and operational role combines policy development, program delivery, and one-to-one support, ensuring that all staff feel valued, supported, and able to perform safely in a high-pressure, secure environment. The post-holder will work closely with HR, operational managers, and senior leadership to drive a positive organisational culture and improve workforce performance through wellbeing initiatives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Wellbeing Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, aligned with organisational goals and operational pressures. Identify risks to staff wellbeing, including stress, fatigue, and trauma exposure, and recommend preventative interventions. Advise senior leaders on wellbeing trends, staff morale, and engagement metrics. Keep abreast of national best practices, regulations, and emerging trends in workplace wellbeing, mental health, and occupational health. Program Design & Delivery Design and implement proactive and reactive wellbeing initiatives, including: Mental health awareness workshops and resilience training. Stress management, mindfulness, and coping skills programs. Physical health programs: fitness challenges, nutritional advice, ergonomics. Team-building and engagement activities tailored to operational staff. Crisis response plans for critical incidents. Develop toolkits, guidance materials, and online resources to support staff wellbeing. Work with external providers such as occupational health, counselling services, and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) Individual Support & Intervention Serve as a confidential first point of contact for staff experiencing wellbeing challenges. Provide guidance, support, and signposting to internal or external services. Support staff returning from sickness absence, trauma, or operational incidents. Monitor and evaluate individual wellbeing interventions to ensure effectiveness. Policy, Compliance & Reporting Maintain and update wellbeing-related policies, procedures, and guidance. Ensure compliance with employment law, health and safety regulations, and organisational governance standards. Develop KPIs and wellbeing metrics, including staff satisfaction, absenteeism, incident reports, and engagement levels. Report trends, findings, and program outcomes to the Senior Management Team. Culture, Engagement & Leadership Champion a positive, trauma-informed, and supportive organisational culture. Work with line managers to embed wellbeing principles into leadership practices. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all wellbeing activities and communications. Lead staff engagement initiatives to enhance morale, resilience, and team cohesion. General Information The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification. Benefits Pension salary scheme available Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support Access to perks at work Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process. Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.