Staff Wellbeing

Practitioner Wellbeing Guidance

Supporting Workforce Wellbeing

Education Scotland have launched a package of programmes dedicated to support your mental health and wellbeing and there are options for practitioners and leaders across the education workforce, including CLD and ELC. Find out more, and sign up by visiting our website: Supporting Workforce Wellbeing

Authority Wellbeing Provision

Additional supports can also be found on the East Ayrshire Council’s Wellbeing site , Learning Academy (http://learning.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/) and via the Healthy Working Lives site (Council Intranet). E.g.  Managers Guide Mental Wellbeing

The Authority is providing bespoke 1:1 sessions to support employees with a variety of tools such as CBT, hypnotherapy and EFT. A new ‘Finding Inner Calm’ 4 week programme is also available and joining instructions can be found at the Learning Academy. Videos have been uploaded onto the HWL YouTube channel and onto the self-care section of the Healthy Working Lives site which will also help you with any stress or anxiety you may be feeling.

We now have an additional Mental Health Support Service available which any employee can access.  Able Futures can deliver one-to-one support sessions, provided by The Better Health Generation’s Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Counsellors. There’s no charge to use the service and Able Futures can provide support over a 9 month period to help you build self-care and wellbeing routines, tackle issues, feel better and learn new ways to manage your mental health throughout the ups and downs of life. You can access this support from Able Futures over the phone and through email or video calls at a time to suit you.  If you feel you could benefit from some support with your mental health and wellbeing, call Able Futures on 0800 321 3137.

 A host of wellbeing resources have also been developed such as wellbeing z-cards, a wellbeing support directory and  Personal Wellbeing Plans. Email healthyworkinglives@east-ayrshire.gov.uk if you would like any of these resources printed.

There is also the practical tips leaflet and posters. 30 minute mindfulness sessions Friday’s at 2pm and a host of recorded meditations will be on the healthy working lives and also the new wellbeing website when up and running. There is also mindfulness taster sessions (approx. 1 hour) that can be accessed via Organisational Development.

Please click on this link to find out about the latest Finding Inner Calm Programme ( 4 week programme)

Courses are now available to book on LearnPro:

Finding Inner Calm Programme

Mindfulness Programme – Mindfulness: 4 Session Course

For more information, contact Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Angela Wood.

Health and Wellbeing Hub

GTC Scotland has created and curated a variety of resources and advice to support teacher and lecturer health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Education Support Helpline – Anyone in education can call the free and confidential helpline run by Education Support: 08000 562561.

They have collated a range of articles, blogs, apps, websites and other resources to help you to check in with your mental health, tackle stress and relax.

PAM Assist services are available free to EAC staff. PAM Assist Promotional Leaflet East Ayrshire Council. The service is included online or view their app and staff can access the services below:

  • Free and confidential advice

  • Free telephone number

  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

  • Information and support for all work / personal issues

  • All calls handled sensitively and professionally

  • Website for wellbeing topics, with videos tackling issues such as stress management & health advice

  • Dedicated Account Manager

  • Telephone and Face to Face Counselling

  • Online Counselling

  • BACP accredited counsellors

  • Up to 6 structured telephone counselling sessions

HWB Team

Helpful Apps
Sleep – If you are having trouble sleeping here are some apps to try:
Poor sleep - sleepio

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Wellbeing

This Wellbeing planning tool provides a traffic light warning system that staff can use to recognise if their own wellbeing may be at risk and suggests ways to manage stress. This short video provides a helpful overview Staff Wellbeing and Self Care in a Crisis onVimeo.

To access 33 apps designed to support young people, adults and families with their mental health and wellbeing please click on this link.

My possible self                           Daylight (Anxiety and worry)

Feeling good – positive mindset       Alcohol advice app

For lots of other great NHS health apps to kick start your health , self-help guides please click on the links.
E-Learning
Support and link Overview Provider
Resilience Engine Check in Short questionnaire that indicates your present resilience level and what some tips to help with this. Resilience Engine
Wellbeing planning tool Staff review their wellbeing and create a wellbeing plan NHS Education for Scotland – NES
Mindfulness Helping staff develop mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing Aberdeen University
Why wellbeing first? Free staff wellbeing package Enhance your wellbeing by completing 5 short (10/15 minutes) modules. Hay’s Wellbeing First

 
LearnPro modules – Module are hosted in the health and safety section.
Suicide awareness module Advice on how to prevent, detect and help people with suicide issues.
Psychological first aid modules Understand Psychological First Aid (PFA) and the 7 key components.
Understanding mental health and supporting a positive mental health culture. e-learning Mentally Healthy Workplace Training module 
Early Years staff wellbeing: A resource for mangers and teams

5 steps to staff mental health and wellbeing

Secondary Schools Only – Treehouse Staff Wellbeing  Treehouse | Tree of Knowledge          As part of the Treehouse provision, you will find a suite of staff wellbeing modules which can be completed in a group or individual setting. Modules are available on the topics below:

  • Anxiety / Stress
  • Goal Setting / Mindset
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Awareness / Flourishing
  • Work / Life Balance
Training Videos
Support and link Overview Provider
Resilience stage 1 – energy levels

 

 Take 5 series – Stage 1 – Introduces staff to the idea of managing their energy – building energy and resilience Organisational Development
Resilience – stage 2 – being

 

 Take 5 series – stage 2 – Introduces staff to the idea of being – setting boundaries and making time for you. Organisational Development
Resilience – stage 3 – learning to adapt

 

 Take 5 series – Stage 3 – Learning to be a more reflective practitioner Organisational Development
Mindfulness Allows staff to focus on their own mindfulness in order to relax with activities which can also be used in learning environments. Organisational Development

 

Place2Be

Place2Think – Place2Be are also providing free small group supervision for teaching staff. Guided by Place2Be clinicians, groups of 6-8 peers meet monthly to share experiences of mental health in their school community. These sessions offer a chance to download in a safe environment, to learn about mental health and build networks.

For additional resources you could visit the Education Scotland Wakelet and their Support for the education workforce during COVID-19 page.