Bullion Hall, Chester-le-Street | Thursdays, 6.00–8.00pm | 18-20 months funded programme
Bullion Hall is looking for an experienced male facilitator – or potentially several facilitators with different areas of expertise – to support our established weekly Men’s Shed for men experiencing significant mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
Mens Shed Facilitator Role description August 2026
The group has developed from a strong peer and lived-experience base and focuses particularly on addiction, suicide risk and mental health struggles. For the first time, new funding will enable us to introduce skilled paid facilitation alongside the experience and strengths already within the group.
Sessions will focus on:
- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Depression & Anger Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Managing Change, Loss & Transition
We are looking for someone able to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment, facilitate sensitive group discussions, recognise and respond appropriately to distress and safeguarding concerns, and help men develop coping strategies and realistic routes forward. Relevant experience might come from mental health, counselling, recovery/addiction services, suicide prevention, men’s wellbeing, community support or social care. Relevant lived experience is especially welcomed.
We are flexible about how the role is delivered and welcome interest in employment, secondment or specialist independent sessional work. You do not need to be an expert in all four programme areas.
This opportunity is restricted to male applicants. Bullion Hall considers being male to be an occupational requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, having regard to the sensitive and personal nature of discussions within this men-only support setting.
Interested? Send us a short expression of interest outlining your relevant experience, the programme areas you could support, how you would like to work with us and your availability.
Candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide details of 2 referees
Contact: Belinda Lowis, Chief Officer
Tel:07391577041
Email:belinda@bullionhall.com
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th October.