About this role
Job summary
The Employee Wellbeing Specialist will lead initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, resilience, and engagement across DrPA Secure. This role combines strategy, programme delivery, and individual support to ensure staff feel valued and supported while working in a high-pressure environment. Working closely with HR, operational managers, and senior leaders, the post-holder will help build a positive organisational culture and enhance workforce performance through effective wellbeing initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Wellbeing Leadership Develop and implement a wellbeing strategy, identify wellbeing risks (stress, fatigue, trauma), and advise leadership using wellbeing data and best practice guidance.
Wellbeing Programme Development & Delivery Design and deliver wellbeing initiatives such as mental health workshops, resilience training, stress management, physical health programmes, and crisis response plans.
Staff Support & Intervention Provide confidential support for staff experiencing wellbeing challenges, offer guidance and referrals, and support employees returning from sickness, trauma, or operational incidents.
Policy, Compliance & Reporting Maintain wellbeing policies, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, track wellbeing metrics, and report outcomes and trends to senior management.
Culture, Engagement & Leadership Support Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, support managers in embedding wellbeing practices, and lead staff engagement initiatives to improve morale and resilience.
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportiveAssurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patientsRespectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefsEmpowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 workDisclosure 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Proven experience in employee wellbeing, occupational health, HR, or organisational development. Strong knowledge of mental health, resilience, stress management, and workplace wellbeing programs. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills. High level of discretion and confidentiality. Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating wellbeing initiatives. Ability to analyse workforce wellbeing data and present actionable insights. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Commitment to DrPA Secures CARE ethos.
Desirable
Experience in secure, operational, or public sector environments. Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and health and safety regulations. Familiarity with occupational health, counselling, or EAP services. Experience influencing organisational culture and leadership practices. Ability to develop wellbeing training and workshop materials.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address Manston - Short term holding facility
Ramsgate
Kent
CT12 5BS
Employer's website https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)