Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - GTC Recruitment Limited : Job Details

My client, a prestigious government organisation, are undertaking a six-month project to strengthen how they support colleagues requiring workplace adjustments. Their goal is to create a clear, fair, and inclusive system that ensures disabled colleagues receive the right support quickly and effectively.

They are looking for an experienced Health & Wellbeing Practitioner with a strong background in workplace adjustments and inclusion. You will play a key role in reviewing existing processes, updating policies, and engaging stakeholders to design an approach that supports both employees and managers while ensuring compliance with equality legislation.

Contract Length: 5 Months

Location: Mostly remote with occasional travel to Manchester

IR35: In scope of IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a diagnostic review of current workplace adjustment processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce a practical report with clear recommendations to:
• Improve efficiency and accessibility for colleagues requiring adjustments.
• Support managers in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Draft and present an updated Workplace Adjustments Policy.
• Design a clear process flow for handling adjustments.
• Engage stakeholders through interviews and workshops, incorporating feedback into recommendations and policy updates.
• Explore options for managing workplace adjustment costs.
• Develop a phased implementation plan.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience as a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner or similar role, with strong expertise in workplace adjustments and disability inclusion.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and employer obligations regarding reasonable adjustments.
• Experience drafting or updating policies and processes to improve organisational practice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience facilitating workshops or interviews.
• Ability to analyse issues and produce actionable, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in the NHS or a large public-sector organisation.
• Familiarity with case management systems or models for centralised support services.
• Understanding of budget considerations for reasonable adjustments.
• Experience in delivering change projects within health, wellbeing, or inclusion settings.