Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
are looking for an
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer
to enhance our team based at our
Service Headquarters
in
Exeter . You'll join us on a
full time (37 hours per week), permanent contract , and in return you will receive a competitive salary, starting at
£28624.00 , rising to
£31067.00
(gross) per annum. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce. About the role: As our
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer , you will work closely with other members of the Health and Wellbeing and People Services teams to provide a high quality, effective, efficient and timely delivery of wellbeing services, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees. Find out more:
Key responsibilities of the Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer: The role involves: Processing requests from managers for Occupational Health referrals. Submitting OH referrals via the OH providers' online portal system. Updating managers and HR Business Partners on progress with OH cases, and liaising on a regular basis with the OH provider, including attending meetings. Dealing with enquiries relating to Maternity Leave, adoption and shared parental leave, providing advice and guidance. Supporting Health and Wellbeing colleagues with requests for other wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, counselling support, eye tests, neurodiversity and disability support. Coordinating the Ill Health Retirement caseload. Help manage the Health and Wellbeing inbox. In addition to this you'll: Be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spreadsheets, databases, and systems. Provide support to other members of the team and Welfare Advisors where required. The ideal Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer should have: Experience of working within an HR or Wellbeing function. Understanding of HR issues, particularly relating to maintaining a healthy workforce. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality. Strong IT and proven keyboard skills. A good level of education. Knowledge of basic office systems and procedures. Effective communication skills both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills. Proven ability to work to tight and/or conflicting deadlines. Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 9 February 2025 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer , please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following
essential criteria
from the Job Description and Person Specification. We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV so please answer the following questions in full, demonstrating how you meet each criteria. Experience of working in a busy environment where priorities can change and able to demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure. Experience of working within an HR or Wellbeing function, providing support and guidance to managers and employees. Understanding of HR issues, in particular how effective wellbeing support can have a positive impact on maintaining a healthy workforce, and experience of helping managers carry out their health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build rapport, trust and develop relationships effectively. To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document "Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer - essential criteria for application" for you to download and complete with your evidence of the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application form. Please note there is a maximum word count of 2000 words (excluding titles) applied to your evidence document. Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used for shortlisting applications received. Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to rehabilitation of offenders, and as such any positive disclosure will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response. As a Service and as individuals: We are proud to help We are honest We are respectful We are working together Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values, to consider working for us. Job number: PS00755 Internal / external: External Job type: Support Location: Exeter Contract type: Permanent Salary: £28624.00 rising to £31067.00 per annum Hours of work: 37 hours per week
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are looking for an
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer
to enhance our team based at our
Service Headquarters
in
Exeter . You'll join us on a
full time (37 hours per week), permanent contract , and in return you will receive a competitive salary, starting at
£28624.00 , rising to
£31067.00
(gross) per annum. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce. About the role: As our
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer , you will work closely with other members of the Health and Wellbeing and People Services teams to provide a high quality, effective, efficient and timely delivery of wellbeing services, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees. Find out more:
Key responsibilities of the Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer: The role involves: Processing requests from managers for Occupational Health referrals. Submitting OH referrals via the OH providers' online portal system. Updating managers and HR Business Partners on progress with OH cases, and liaising on a regular basis with the OH provider, including attending meetings. Dealing with enquiries relating to Maternity Leave, adoption and shared parental leave, providing advice and guidance. Supporting Health and Wellbeing colleagues with requests for other wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, counselling support, eye tests, neurodiversity and disability support. Coordinating the Ill Health Retirement caseload. Help manage the Health and Wellbeing inbox. In addition to this you'll: Be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spreadsheets, databases, and systems. Provide support to other members of the team and Welfare Advisors where required. The ideal Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer should have: Experience of working within an HR or Wellbeing function. Understanding of HR issues, particularly relating to maintaining a healthy workforce. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality. Strong IT and proven keyboard skills. A good level of education. Knowledge of basic office systems and procedures. Effective communication skills both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills. Proven ability to work to tight and/or conflicting deadlines. Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 9 February 2025 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our
Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer , please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following
essential criteria
from the Job Description and Person Specification. We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV so please answer the following questions in full, demonstrating how you meet each criteria. Experience of working in a busy environment where priorities can change and able to demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure. Experience of working within an HR or Wellbeing function, providing support and guidance to managers and employees. Understanding of HR issues, in particular how effective wellbeing support can have a positive impact on maintaining a healthy workforce, and experience of helping managers carry out their health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build rapport, trust and develop relationships effectively. To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document "Assistant Health and Wellbeing Officer - essential criteria for application" for you to download and complete with your evidence of the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application form. Please note there is a maximum word count of 2000 words (excluding titles) applied to your evidence document. Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used for shortlisting applications received. Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to rehabilitation of offenders, and as such any positive disclosure will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response. As a Service and as individuals: We are proud to help We are honest We are respectful We are working together Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values, to consider working for us. Job number: PS00755 Internal / external: External Job type: Support Location: Exeter Contract type: Permanent Salary: £28624.00 rising to £31067.00 per annum Hours of work: 37 hours per week
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