[POSITION NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST]
St Margaret’s Centre is seeking a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Trainer to join its team and help deliver a new community wellbeing training programme across County Durham.
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Job Title: Wellbeing Trainer (Fixed-term, 3 years)
Hours: 21 hours per week (over three days)
Salary: £26,485 per annum (pro rata)
Location: County Durham, with at least one day in central Durham
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This exciting new role will involve planning and delivering creative, social, and self-management sessions in community venues, helping people to improve their mental health, build confidence, and develop new skills. Sessions will include activities such as arts and crafts, mindfulness, and wellbeing courses like Managing Anxiety and Low Mood.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults, delivering group sessions, and a strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to different needs are essential.
A full, clean driving licence and access to a car are required, as the role involves travel across the county. Mileage will be reimbursed at the HMRC approved rate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community and be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.
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Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit St Margaret’s Centre before their interview to learn more about the project and ask any questions. Following interviews on 9th, 11th, or 13th March, a further shortlist will be made, and selected candidates will be invited to deliver a short session of their choice to Centre attendees as part of the assessment process.
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Equal Opportunities
St Margaret’s Centre welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. The interview process and job role will take place in fully accessible venues. If you have any questions please get in touch.
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How to Apply
Please see the job description and person specification at the link below. To apply please send a CV and cover letter to lisa@stmargaretscentre.co.uk prior to the closing date of midnight 25th February 2026.
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