Elite
HR are delighted to be working on a fantastic opportunity for an Interim Welfare
Officer based in Hindlip, Worcestershire. This role is being offered on a 6-month
fixed term contract and they are looking to pay £26,865 - £31,725 dependant on
experience.
Reporting
onto the Occupational Health Manager you will be responsible for the co-ordination
of the provision of welfare support across the business including external
counselling, specialist trauma support, psychological support for specialist
roles and education and awareness of stress and mental health issues.
The
ability to travel within Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire is
essential.
To
be successful in the role you will need to be able to demonstrate or possess
the following, ideally having worked within the blue light sector:
- Level
4 qualification in counselling skills recognised by the British
Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, or actively working towards
that level.
- Registered
with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Sound
knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, including the
Equality Act, Medical Reports Act, Data Protection Act and Health and
Safety at Work Act.
- Sound
knowledge of psychological trauma pathways, post-traumatic stress disorder
and the recovery process to be able to provide an effective triage service
and arrange the most appropriate solutions for a wide variety of complex
and serious mental health issues.
- The
proven ability to provide welfare support to individuals dealing with
difficult emotional or traumatic workplace issues.
- Experience
of providing workplace Counselling services within a complex organisation
with multiple sites and specialist requirements.
- Providing
advice to line managers and other stakeholders on welfare issues.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills including sound listening and
summarising.
- The
ability to help people identify options and solutions in a non-judgemental
way.
- The
ability to prepare management reports
- Excellent
interpersonal skills including the ability to influence senior leaders,
resolve conflict and deal with sensitive issues
- Competent
in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office
If
this role is of interest to you then please apply online or contact Michelle Welsby
on 02394 003397.