Employee Assistance Programme Service Provider

Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking a service provider to deliver a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that supports employee wellbeing and mental health. The EAP will provide confidential, professional support to employees facing personal or work-related challenges, including counselling, guidance, and resources for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, financial difficulties, and legal concerns. The provider will be responsible for ensuring timely access to effective support services that help employees maintain wellbeing and productivity. This is a key component of ECC's broader employee wellbeing strategy, designed to create a supportive workplace environment where individual and organisational wellbeing are prioritised. The successful provider will need to demonstrate expertise in delivering EAP services, strong confidentiality protocols, and the ability to meet the diverse needs of a large public sector workforce.