Counselling & Wellbeing Support Providers Call

Emmaus; Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus North East is seeking counselling and wellbeing practitioners to support adults overcoming homelessness. The role involves providing tailored therapeutic approaches in a trauma-informed manner, focusing on individual needs and flexibility. This opportunity aims to offer holistic support across County Durham, particularly in Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with a professional body.
• Hold relevant insurance and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 counselling sessions.
• Conduct small group or paired therapy sessions.
• Offer various therapy and wellbeing interventions.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Person-centred approach

Flexibility

Education

BACP Registration

UKCP Registration

Job description

CLOSING DATE: Ongoing

Emmaus North East is delivering a new service in County Durham through the Durham SHAP (Single Homeless Accommodation Programme) for Adults 25+, commissioned by Durham County Council. We provide accommodation, support, and opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness, many of whom are rebuilding their lives after trauma, adversity, and exclusion.

We’re developing a holistic support offer and are now inviting expressions of interest from counselling and wellbeing practitioners who can provide a variety of approaches, including:

1. 1-to-1 counselling sessions
2. Small group or paired sessions (e.g., 2:1)
3. Different types of therapy and wellbeing interventions, including creative or non-traditional models

We’re particularly keen to hear from those working in a trauma-informed, person-centred, and flexible way. Support will be offered across County Durham from our premises, with a focus on Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor.

While we have a strong idea of the needs of our participants, we are delivering holistically and shaping support around them – so we’re open to discussing how your offer might fit.

We ask that you:

• Are registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP)
• Hold relevant insurance and have appropriate safeguarding, supervision, and data protection knowledge
• Are aligned with our values, which you can find here

We have minimum standards in place – but we’re happy to talk these through informally in an initial conversation.