Suicide & Self Harm Prevention Co-ordinator (SWTRA) in Cardiff

At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the country's most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change - we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering a work environment that's supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• To represent and facilitate a consistent, data-driven, and collaborative approach to suicide and self-harm prevention across the Strategic Road Network in Wales including both Trunk Road Agents (SWTRA and NMWTRA).
• This involves ensuring that interventions are evidence-based, that best practices are shared and applied, and that all stakeholders—including the Police, NHS Wales, and local authorities, work together effectively to reduce incidents and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
• The role requires a combination of behavioural insight, data capability, stakeholder management and an understanding of policy and operational contexts.
• The work is complex, involving multi-agencies dealing with sensitive topics.
• This is a pan-Wales role, representing and supporting Welsh Government SRN division to identify and manage locations of concern on the strategic road network.
• Working across stakeholders, the aim is to improve the evidence base and information which will help inform interventions, to support Welsh Government, both Trunk Road Agents and supply chains to develop proportionate plans.

Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance.
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too).
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.