Address
Salary Number of Posts
1
Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division
People & Development Branch
Location
Sedgley Park Training Centre (Prestwich)
Grade
Grade G
Rank
Not applicable
Leadership Level
First Line Leader
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
36.25 hours
Hours
Full time
Advertised Salary
£33,915 - £35,982
Advert
GMP is one of the biggest police forces in the UK, with approximately 12,000 officers and staff, working across the organisation, which means that working as part of the force's OHWS will provide individuals with a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve, and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.
If successful, applicants will be joining the organisation at an exciting time with many changes taking place across the force.
Following the retirement of the previous post holder we are seeking to recruit a full time mental health Welfare Officer within the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service based at St Johns, Sedgley Park.
We are looking for applicants with a broad experience in working within a welfare setting to join the Mental Health Team to support the mental health wellbeing of GMP's officers and staff referred into the service.
The successful candidate will be required to be registered with the BACP, (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and have experience of supporting individuals through assessment, advice, and guidance to sustain being in work or returning to work. There is a requirement to liaise directly with management/supervision and as required work in conjunction with HR.
This role requires a good knowledge of systems for administering welfare issues/case working and the ability to work effectively both within a team setting and independently. Therefore significant 'case working' skills are essential to this role as the successful candidate will carry a case load and will be expected to determine and refer individuals to the most appropriate internal or external support/therapy pathways.
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP's Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
• Emergency services blue light card discount
