ATR: Staff Wellbeing and Reflective Practice Survey

Section 1: About You

Most people complete this survey in under 5 minutes. This section is aiming to understand the background and context of respondents, such as the sector they work in and their role.

Do you currently work in a role that supports clients, service users, or communities? *

Yes
Sometimes / indirectly
No
Other

What best describes your role? *

If Other, please specify

Which sector best describes the organisation you work for? *

NHS / Health services
Local authority / council services
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE)
Education (e.g. schools, colleges, universities, early years)
Housing / housing support services
Criminal justice / community safety
Private sector organisation
Prefer not to say
Other

Select all that apply

If Other, please specify

How long have you worked in your current or similar role?

Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–7 years
8+ years

What is your working pattern?

Select all that apply

If Other, please specify

Age Group

Ethnic background

Gender

Female
Male
Non-binary/ Another gender
Prefer not to say

Have you completed any trauma-informed training?

Section 2: Understanding Staff Wellbeing

This section aims to explore how staff wellbeing and positive workplace culture are understood by professionals working in support roles.

Which aspects feel most important for your wellbeing at work? *

Select all that apply

If Other, please specify

What does a positive staff culture look or feel like to you? *

Select all that apply

If Other, please specify

In your own words, what does staff wellbeing mean to you?

Optional

Section 3. Your Experience at Work

This section aims to understand how staff currently experience wellbeing, support, supervision, and workplace culture. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about your work experience.

I feel my organisation prioritises staff wellbeing *

I feel connected to my team *

I feel safe to speak openly about stress, mistakes, or challenges in my workplace *

My team has safe spaces to discuss challenges and reflect on difficult work *

I have access to supportive supervision *

I have regular opportunities to reflect on my work *

I have enough time and space to process the emotional impact of my work *

I can take breaks and finish on time most days *

When mistakes happen at work, they are approached with learning and support rather than blame *

I feel able to sustain my role long-term while maintaining my wellbeing *

To what extent do you feel your organisation is trauma-informed in its policies, practices, and culture? *

Anything to add to the list above?

Section 4: Supervision and Workplace Support

The following questions explore how organisations currently support staff through supervision and wellbeing initiatives.

What does supervision in your organisation mainly focus on?

If other, please specify

Has your organisation introduced any initiatives to support staff wellbeing?

Yes
No
Not sure
Prefer not to say

If yes, what initiatives are currently in place?

If you feel comfortable sharing, is there anything you would like to change about supervision in your organisation?

Section 5. Challenges, Barriers, and Support Needs

These questions aim to understand what makes it difficult for staff to maintain their wellbeing at work and what types of support would make the greatest difference.

Which of the following make it difficult to look after your wellbeing at work? *

High workload or caseload
Lack of time to reflect or decompress after difficult work
Limited access to supportive supervision
Emotional impact of the work
Organisational pressures or targets
Lack of breaks or recovery time
Digital communication overload
Limited opportunities for peer support
Other

Select all that apply

Is there anything else that gets in the way of looking after your wellbeing at work?

What would make the biggest difference to your wellbeing?

If other, please specify

Section 6: Vicarious trauma awareness and Emotional Impact of the Work

These questions explore awareness of vicarious trauma and the emotional impact that supporting people who have experienced trauma or adversity can have on staff.

How familiar are you with the concept of vicarious trauma (the emotional impact of supporting people who have experienced trauma)?

In your work, have you seen signs of vicarious trauma or emotional strain related to supporting people who have experienced trauma?

Yes, I have experienced this myself
Yes, I have seen this affect colleagues
I have noticed signs of emotional strain but would not describe it as vicarious trauma
No
Not sure
Prefer not to say

If you feel comfortable sharing, what kinds of signs or impacts have you noticed?

Section 7. Support and Wellbeing Options

These questions aim to understand which types of support staff would find most useful.

Which of these wellbeing supports would you personally use, if available?

1:1 supervision with wellbeing focus
Group reflective practice
Drop-in peer support sessions
Wellbeing workshops
Relaxation activities (e.g., yoga, massage)
Digital wellbeing tools / apps
Out-of-work social activities
Structured debrief after difficult cases

What would make you feel more supported after a difficult case or incident?

Opportunity to debrief with supervisor
Peer reflection space
Time to pause or recover
Emotional support / wellbeing resources
Reduced workload temporarily
Clear organisational policies that protect staff wellbeing
Other

If other, please specify

Section 8. Digital Communication and Workload

These questions explore how digital communication and technology may affect workload and wellbeing.

To what extent does digital communication contribute to stress in your work? (emails, systems, messaging, online meetings etc.)

Are there any digital or communication expectations that affect your work–life balance?

Section 9: Final Reflections

Do you currently work with people who have experienced trauma or adversity as part of your role?

Yes
Sometimes
No
Not sure

What one change would make the biggest positive difference to staff wellbeing in your organisation?

If any of these questions raise concerns

Some of the topics in this survey relate to the emotional impact of supporting others. If completing this survey raises any concerns for you, you may wish to speak with your manager, supervisor, or a trusted colleague. You can also access confidential support through: Mind in Bradford – local mental health support and resources Samaritans – available 24/7 on 116 123 NHS Talking Therapies – free support for stress, anxiety, and low mood (self-referral available) If you feel you need immediate support, please contact a trusted professional or urgent health service.

Help Shape This Work

Thank you for sharing your experience so far — your insights are helping shape practical support for staff across Bradford. We just have a couple of final questions.

Would you be interested in taking part in a focus group?

Yes
No

If yes, please put your email below (optional)

Email addresses will only be used to contact you about the focus group or to share the final guide. They will be stored separately and will not be linked to your survey responses.

Would you like to receive a copy of the final Restorative Wellbeing Guide?

Yes
No

affect a other,

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Email addresses will only be used to contact you about the focus group or to share the final guide. They will be stored separately and will not be linked to your survey responses.

Anything else you would like to add?

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your responses will help inform the development of a Restorative Wellbeing Guide for organisations supporting clients and service users across Bradford. Please press submit below to complete the survey