Counselling & Wellbeing Support Providers Call

Emmaus; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus North East is seeking counselling and wellbeing practitioners to support individuals affected by homelessness. Practitioners will offer varied therapies and interventions, focusing on a trauma-informed approach across County Durham. This opportunity involves flexible, person-centred support aligned with the needs of clients.

Qualifications

• Registered with an appropriate professional body.
• Hold relevant insurance.
• Knowledge in safeguarding and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 counselling sessions and small group therapy.
• Deliver various types of therapy and wellbeing interventions.
• Align with the client's needs holistically.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma-informed approach

Person-centred approach

Education

BACP or UKCP registration

Safeguarding knowledge

Data protection knowledge

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-to-1 counselling sessions
• Small group or paired sessions (e.g., 2:1)
• 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 clients, 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.