Mental Health, Suicide and Self-Harm Co-ordinator
Level of Welsh language ability required?
1
Interview Date
23 November 2026
Closing Date
16/11/2026, 23:55
Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Mental Health, Suicide and Self-Harm Co-ordinator in Central Prevention Hub.
What you will be doing?
To provide specialist advice and guidance to the Force, including Chief Officers and operational officers and staff, in relation to the response to and service provided to those with mental health needs both internal and external to the organisation. To also work as the Force lead for suicide and self-harm prevention.
What can you expect?
All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
- Staff Support Networks
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
- Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.
Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf
- Must hold a degree, equivalent professional qualification or have relevant experience in the field of work bringing the role holder to a comparable level (E)
- Must have experience of working in the health or mental health sector, to include an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007 (E)
- Must have experience of research, analysis and report writing or policy development (E)
- Must have experience of writing and delivering presentations or/and training (E)
- Must have experience of working and negotiating with a large range of people and forming successful working partnerships to deliver change (E)
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Mental Health, Suicide and Self-Harm Co-ordinator in Carmarthen employer: Dyfed-Powys Police
Dyfed Powys Police is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits such as flexible working opportunities, access to on-site gyms, and generous leave entitlements, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while serving their communities in a diverse and inclusive environment.
