A wellbeing champion is any member of staff who actively promotes positive mental health and wellbeing within their team by:
- Organising informal catch ups within the team
- Encouraging participation in current wellbeing activities within the team
- Encouraging the team to input their ideas for promoting wellbeing
- Raising issues with senior staff on behalf of the wider team
- Liaising with senior staff to introduce training for teams that require additional support
- Creating a team display board to celebrate successes and to share ideas
- Communicating with colleagues within team to find out their different interests and pastimes
- Organising social activities outside of work, i.e. team away days
- Encouraging a culture of kindness, appreciation and compassion
Wellbeing Champion training courses provide:
- An understanding of common mental health issues
- Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
- Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
- Skills to support positive wellbeing
Learn more about other various wellbeing roles for your team.