Job Title: Health and Wellbeing practitioner
Location: Manchester, UK
Job Type: Full-time contract, 5 Months
Work Model: Fully remote but occasionally visit to Manchester location
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct a diagnostic review of current workplace adjustment processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce a practical report with clear recommendations to:
o Improve efficiency and accessibility for colleagues requiring adjustments
o Support managers in fulfilling their responsibilities
o Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and Client values
• Draft and present an updated Workplace Adjustments Policy, ensuring clarity, fairness, and usability.
• Design a clear process flow for handling adjustments, including the role of central case management support.
• Engage stakeholders through interviews and workshops, incorporating feedback into recommendations and policy updates.
• Explore options for managing workplace adjustment costs, including a possible central budget.
• Develop a phased implementation plan, highlighting quick wins and clear ownership of actions.
Essential Criteria:
• Demonstrable experience as a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner or similar role, with strong expertise in workplace adjustments and disability inclusion.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and employer obligations regarding reasonable adjustments.
• Experience drafting or updating policies and processes to improve organisational practice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience facilitating workshops or interviews.
• Ability to analyse issues and produce actionable, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience in the NHS or a large public-sector organisation.
• Familiarity with case management systems or models for centralised support services.
• Understanding of budget considerations for reasonable adjustments.
• Experience in delivering change projects within health, wellbeing, or inclusion settings.