Shabnam Mehmi
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
A values-driven wellbeing and workforce support professional with extensive experience across policing, education, youth development, retail leadership and community engagement. I specialise in workforce wellbeing, early intervention, organisational culture, safeguarding, behavioural support and health improvement. I have delivered wellbeing initiatives across multi-site, high-pressure environments, including police stations, schools and community settings. My experience includes supporting the Police Health & Wellbeing Club, leading wellbeing communications, coordinating a static wellbeing van, and delivering mental health and resilience programmes for children. I bring a calm, credible and collaborative approach, with the ability to influence leaders, build trust, and create environments where people feel supported, valued and able to thrive. I am committed to shaping a modern, preventative and evidence-based wellbeing culture aligned with Wolverhampton Council’s ambition to “take wellbeing seriously”.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Advisor – Workforce Wellbeing & Engagement
West Midlands Police Headquarters
Birmingham
03.2024 - Current
- Provided wellbeing-focused health and safety advice to officers and staff, ensuring safe, supportive and psychologically secure working environments.
- Conducted multi-site inspections, risk assessments, and wellbeing-focused audits across operational police buildings, enhancing compliance and safety standards.
- Led fire drills and emergency preparedness activities, strengthening staff confidence and organisational resilience.
- Maintained risk registers, compliance documentation and wellbeing-related incident records.
- Supported the Police Health & Wellbeing Club, promoting wellbeing initiatives and encouraging staff engagement across the organisation.
- Created and distributed wellbeing communications, raising awareness of health programmes, support services, and preventative resources among staff.
- Coordinated a static wellbeing van, providing onsite advice, wellbeing conversations and access to healthcare plan vouchers.
- Delivered wellbeing sessions in schools, supporting young people with safety education, emotional wellbeing and early intervention.
- Collaborated with management teams to review incidents, identify wellbeing risks, and implement corrective actions, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
PCSO / Fire Marshal / Building Inspector / Auditor
West Bromwich Police Stations
West Bromwich
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Built trusted relationships with communities and vulnerable individuals, providing wellbeing support and safeguarding interventions.
- Delivered wellbeing and safety talks to schools, residents and businesses.
- Conducted fire safety inspections, alarm testing and building wellbeing checks.
- Maintained fire safety records and advised on risk reduction strategies.
- Updated emergency exit plans and signage across facilities, enhancing occupant safety during evacuations.
Teacher / Teaching Assistant / SEN Support / Exam Invigilator
The Khalsa Academy
Wolverhampton
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered tailored behavioural, emotional and wellbeing support for SEN students.
- Mentored students and provided pastoral care to promote resilience and positive mental health.
- Led after-school mental health and wellbeing classes, supporting children with emotional regulation, confidence building and coping strategies.
- Delivered wellbeing-focused activities and small group interventions for vulnerable pupils.
- Created safe, inclusive learning environments that supported emotional and academic development.
Supply Teacher / SEN Support Worker
HAYS Education
Wolverhampton
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided 1:1 mentoring and emotional support in PRUs, SEN units and mainstream schools.
- Delivered wellbeing sessions for children experiencing stress, anxiety or behavioural challenges.
- Adapted teaching and support strategies to meet behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs.
Customer Service Supervisor / Acting Manager – Staff Wellbeing Lead
Co-op Food & Boots Pharmacy
Hampshire
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Provided daily wellbeing support to staff, including stress management, workload prioritisation and conflict resolution.
- Offered pastoral support to colleagues experiencing personal or workplace challenges.
- Led teams in fast-paced environments, ensuring staff felt safe, valued and supported.
- Delivered fire marshal duties and wellbeing-focused emergency training.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture.
Education
A-Levels - NEBOSH Health and Safety
Online Studies
Wolverhampton, WLV01-2027
NVQ Level 2 & 3 -
Supporting Teaching & Learning
Level 3 Diploma -
Interior Design
GCSEs - including English & Maths (A–C)
Skills
- Strategic workforce wellbeing
- Early intervention and preventive support
- Organisational culture and behavioural change
- Safeguarding vulnerable individuals
- Health and safety leadership
- Risk assessment and wellbeing identification
- Data-driven decision making
- Conflict resolution and difficult conversations
- Multi-site wellbeing delivery
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training delivery
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- Creating inclusive environments
- Wellbeing support strategies
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- NEBOSH International General Certificate
- Fire Marshal Certification
- First Aid Level 3
- Safeguarding Training
- Risk Assessor / Auditor
- Enhanced DBS
- Diabetes Awareness Training
Custom
Available on request (Alan Whitehouse, Paul Hall, Gina Mole)
Timeline
Health & Safety Advisor – Workforce Wellbeing & Engagement
West Midlands Police Headquarters
03.2024 - Current
PCSO / Fire Marshal / Building Inspector / Auditor
West Bromwich Police Stations
06.2021 - 01.2024
Teacher / Teaching Assistant / SEN Support / Exam Invigilator
The Khalsa Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Supply Teacher / SEN Support Worker
HAYS Education
01.2017 - 01.2019
Customer Service Supervisor / Acting Manager – Staff Wellbeing Lead
Co-op Food & Boots Pharmacy
01.2005 - 01.2019
A-Levels - NEBOSH Health and Safety
Online Studies
NVQ Level 2 & 3 -
Supporting Teaching & Learning
Level 3 Diploma -
Interior Design