Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant

Your Career, Your Danske Bank..Youre Danske Bank Your role: Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant Part-Time – 21 hours per week Why youll want to work with us: At Danske Bank were driven by a clear purpose to help customers, colleagues and society thrive. We believe what we do genuinely makes a difference. That includes investing in our people, ensuring everyone feels that they belong and being there for the moments that matter. We are recognised by Best Companies as a 3-star World Class Organisation to work for – for 3 consecutive years alongside being recognised as a Top 100 Best Company to Work for in the UK. We have also been accredited within the Top 50 Best Large Companies to work for and hold 4 th position across all of the UK in the Financial Services Sector. Danske Bank recognises the power that comes with diversity of thought and perspective, it makes us stronger as a business and creates a true sense of belonging for our colleagues. To be the best we can be, we depend on diverse thinking, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds. We have a clear purpose Helping our Customers, Colleagues & Society thrive – and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is central to that. We recognise that everyone does not have an equitable starting point, and, by focusing on equality, we are making sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should our colleagues. Driving sustainability is a key strategic priority for us. Wed proud to have achieved the highest level in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey by Business in the Community (BITC) for the seventh consecutive year. Were passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. There are lots of ways you can get involved, such as fundraising for our charity partner (Include Youth), visiting schools to teach young people about money and budgeting, volunteering with a local food bank, planting trees, and so much more. So, if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at Danske Bank. Your benefits: For this role we are offering a competitive salary, which is dependent upon experience, and theres much more to working at Danske Bank than just a salary. We want to be a workplace in which our colleagues can succeed and feel empowered through all stages of their career and life. We also offer an attractive range of flexible benefits centred on wellness, financial, psychological, physical and social. Everyones circumstances are different, and our benefits can be tailored to your needs. For example, if you want to buy more holidays or need to avail of medical treatment, then we have a range of benefits for you. And if you want to make your money, go further, our Danske Discounts offering is just for you. With non-stop discounts, this is the perfect perk for all colleagues. If the gym is of interest to you can avail of savings on gym membership and where eligible, we offer a salary sacrifice car benefit. What does the role look like? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our organisation in this newly created role. This role focuses on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of colleagues, creating a safe and supportive space for colleagues and leading impactful wellbeing initiatives across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Create a supportive, confidential environment where colleagues feel comfortable reaching out for assistance with mental health and wellbeing concerns, providing signposting and resources as needed. Develop and implement initiatives that promote holistic wellbeing Lead wellbeing partners in designing and implementing an integrated programme of wellbeing initiatives and communications that address the diverse needs of colleagues Develop and deliver strategies to increase health literacy across the organisation ensuring colleagues have access to relevant information and resources Manage relationships with third-party wellbeing partners, ensuring they deliver high-quality services that align with the organisations wellbeing objectives. Work closely with internal networks, groups and stakeholders to ensure the integration of wellbeing activities across the organisation. Foster partnerships that enhance the overall wellbeing programme. Continuously assess the effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Act as an advocate for mental health and wellbeing within the organisation, promoting a culture of openness and support. Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role: Proven experience in a wellbeing or mental health role. Mental Health First Aider qualification is essential. Strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing best practices. Excellent communication skills. Excellence in building strong internal and external relationships. Ability to lead and inspire teams to deliver high-impact initiatives. Strong organisational and project management skills. Forward thinking with a drive to create innovative solutions. How we work Our belief is that we are Better when Together and want to balance the benefits of teaming up in person with flexible working where possible. We will be supportive and flexible to your circumstances, for this role we will offer a hybrid option, and we will ask you to attend your base location to connect, collaborate and learn together. As this role is part-time, we can discuss how this might look like for you on an individual basis. If you have a disability, long term health condition or additional need that requires accommodation or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise us of this on your CV & a member of the team will be in touch to discuss! Each one of us is different, and at Danske Bank we value and respect individual differences. Danske Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. That means that, as a committed equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of (but not limited to); gender, ethnicity, background, nationality, generation, age, working style, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and cognitive diversity. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.