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We currently have a network of over 155 Wellbeing Champions across UCL. We believe that Wellbeing Champions can transform UCL for the better.
In 2022 we created the Wellbeing Supporter role for those with an interest in wellbeing and sharing information but who may not feel they have the time to commit to the role of the Wellbeing Champion.
Wellbeing Champions
What is a Wellbeing Champion?
Wellbeing Champions play a crucial role in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. They are voluntary members of staff who promote and support the implementation of Being Well at UCL. They do this in addition to their day-to-day roles at UCL, although there no set number of hours for this.
Wellbeing Champions know their work areas and colleagues best so know what is needed and is likely be most effective.
- They foster a positive and supportive environment across UCL
- They promote wellbeing initiatives, activities and resources.
- They receive in-house induction training, and upskilling sessions in active listening skills and i-act (accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- They are the first point of contact in local areas for those needing advice on wellbeing support.
- They are supported by, and report into, the Workplace Health team.
- They feedback on areas of concern to the Workplace Health team. Feedback is incorporated into the delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy at UCL.
Person specification
A suitable candidate will have the following attributes:
- An enthusiasm for, and interest in wellbeing
- A belief in the value and importance of wellbeing in the workplace
- Passion to make a difference to improve the working environment
- Confidence to circulate and promote wellbeing information to their wider staff networks
- Enthusiasm and motivation to encourage staff engagement through wellbeing initiative
- Desire and willingness to help others
- Creativity in organising initiatives and activities with limited financial resources
- A basic understanding of healthy lifestyles and health promotion
Requirements
- Keep up to date with UCL wellbeing activities
- Provide information about Wellbeing at UCL to colleagues and act as a point of contact
- Be available for colleagues to contact you with wellbeing concerns
- Circulate the Being Well newsletter amongst colleagues
- Play an active role in promoting UCL wellbeing initiatives, activities and resources within your department, Faculty, and wider colleague network
- Organise wellbeing activities for colleagues
- Report monthly activity to the Wellbeing Coordinator
- Attend quarterly wellbeing champion meetings and share best practice
- Attend ad hoc training events/meetings and collaborate with other champions
- Inform Workplace Wellbeing of any change that prevents you from continuing as a Wellbeing Champion
- You must be a direct employee of UCL and have approval from your line manager
Please note that if you would like to be involved but are not able to commit to the above, we have a Wellbeing Supporter role - find out more below.
How we support you in your role:
- Induction and role specific training
- Host termly meetings to receive updates on wellbeing activities and developments. Learn best practice, share wellbeing success stories and network with other Champions
- Monthly drop-in sessions for peer support, sharing ideas and challenges.
- First to know about wellbeing related training and workshops
- 1 to 1 support in your role as and when requested
- Part of the wider network of Wellbeing Champions
What's in it for me?
- Make a direct impact on your colleagues' wellbeing
- Join our community of champions
- Meet staff with similar interests
- Add skills and experience to your CV
- Receive exclusive offers to training opportunities
Apply to be a Wellbeing Champion
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