Wellbeing Specialist

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.

Program Design & Delivery

Individual Support & Intervention

Policy, Compliance & Reporting

Culture, Engagement & Leadership

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 supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

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 supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

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

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.

Proven experience in employee wellbeing,…