Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor
An excellent opportunity for a mental health and wellbeing specialist to join Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, delivering organisational wellbeing strategy, provide psychological interventions, and support staff wellbeing within a public sector environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Mental Health Advisor, Wellbeing Specialist, Occupational Health Advisor, Counsellor, Psychotherapist
SALARY: £42,839 to £45,091 per annum + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Service Headquarters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (SA31)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to join our busy Human Resources team supporting staff wellbeing across Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will lead the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, provide confidential psychological support, and contribute to a proactive culture of mental health awareness and resilience.
This role involves close collaboration with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist teams, alongside travel across the service area. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will also represent the organisation at local, regional, and national forums.
ABOUT US
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, covering almost two-thirds of Wales across 12,000 km², from Carmarthenshire to the Pembrokeshire coast and up to Powys in the north.
With over 1,300 dedicated staff and 58 stations, we protect a population of 900,000 people – rising to over 2 million during peak tourism seasons. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place to live and work through prevention, protection, and emergency response.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value our people as our greatest asset. As an organisation, we also champion sustainability and are on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2030.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor include:
* Wellbeing Strategy Delivery: Leading and implementing organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies
* Psychological Interventions: Providing assessments, counselling, and evidence-based therapeutic support
* Confidential Support: Offering confidential advice and support to employees experiencing personal or work-related challenges
* Trauma Response: Supporting trauma management processes and contributing to post-incident care
* Training and Awareness: Designing and delivering mental health awareness campaigns and training sessions
* Resilience Planning: Developing tailored resilience and intervention plans for individuals and teams
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist support services
* Data and Insight: Analysing wellbeing trends and sickness absence data to inform initiatives
* Manager Support: Advising managers on wellbeing responsibilities and employee support
* Representation: Representing the organisation at regional and national wellbeing forums
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* A professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related discipline
* Previous experience working within a mental health, wellbeing, or welfare-focused role
* Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support
* A comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and workplace wellbeing
* Experience supporting individuals following trauma or crisis situations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality
* Confidence in challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health culture
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
* A full driving licence or the ability to travel across multiple locations
DESIRABLE
* Experience within a public sector or emergency services environment
* Knowledge of human resources, health and safety, or occupational health processes
* Experience contributing to policy development or wellbeing programme design
* Welsh language skills
BENEFITS
Competitive rates of pay
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexi Scheme
Access to Blue Light Card
Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Let’s Connect IT Equipment Loan Scheme
Subsidised canteen facilities
Sports and Social Club
Firefighters Charity
This role requires a DBS check
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14220
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
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