PIONEERING CARE PARTNERSHIP

Welcome from PCP’s Chief Executive

Firstly, let me thank you for your interest in the Pioneering Care Partnership
and for considering a career with us.

PCP is a well-respected award-winning health and wellbeing
charity with a history spanning over 25 years. Working across the
North East of England we deliver a vast array of projects and services,
and therefore have a range of opportunities for people to join the
organisation. From administration to management, and project officers to
research and development, we’re always seeking the very best people to
support what we do.

People are at the heart of everything PCP does; we exist to support people and communities
to thrive and develop. Our mission is ‘Health, Wellbeing and Learning for All’ – and we
want the same for our dedicated staff team. As you read through this recruitment pack, I hope
you begin to get a flavour of the way in which we help people and what it might be like to work
as part of the organisation. I always think the best people to describe what it is like to work
here are the current staff team, so here are a few quotes:

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“The best thing about working for PCP is the support staff get and the culture of
everyone looks out for each other and supports each other.”
“I like the flexibility and autonomy that I have in my role – being able to adapt
what I do to suit the needs of the people I support.”
“For me, the best thing about working at PCP is the genuine care towards staff
wellbeing. From wellbeing time to staff activities, training and flexible working,
not only does PCP encourage wellbeing it actually delivers."
“I  love  the  fact  that  I  am  appreciated  for  doing  my  job  well  and  feel  that  I  am
making a difference to other people’s lives.”
“I can honestly say I have never worked for an organisation where the senior
leadership team are so visible and approachable.”

I encourage you to spend a bit of time looking at our website to see the range of programmes
and activities we deliver. As a charity, we are governed by a voluntary board of trustees and
we  have  a  skilled  and  experienced  management  team  tasked  with  supporting  the  overall
governance and leadership of the organisation. If you want to learn a little more about us short
biographies are available on our website.

Good luck with your application.

Best wishes

Carol Gaskarth

PCP was established in 1998 after a group of local people saw a need to
bring health and care services together under one roof. They recognised those
accessing services were required to travel across County Durham and service delivery
was not joined up. A steering group formed and shortly afterwards charity status was granted.

Through their tenancy and skills, and in conjunction with partners at the local authority and in
health, land in Newton Aycliffe was identified and funding secured. The vision of the Pioneering
Care Centre became a reality in 1999 with a turf cutting ceremony. Later that year the charity
took  over  management,  the  first  tenants  moved  in,  and  we  started  our  first  project,  ‘Options’
supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities to improve their independence.

In  2002  PCP  began  its  journey  to  take  services  into  communities  and  the  outreach  delivery
quickly grew. Over the years numerous successful projects have been delivered in partnership
including Passport to Health, the Expert Patient Programme, Older People Roadshows, Steps
to Health, Positive Steps and Health Trainer services.  Many of these projects were the catalyst
for the current projects we deliver including Adult Wellbeing Services and Community Connect.
In addition to outreach development the Centre continued to thrive, and we were running out of
space. In 2010 an extension was built which increased the footprint of the building by over a
third.

The focus remained on County Durham until around 2012 when PCP successfully tendered to
oversee a number of local Healthwatch contracts across the North East. To this date we continue
to support Healthwatch in Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-
Tees. PCP has also grown the range of projects and services and now also delivers workplace
health, cancer awareness, befriending and resilience building projects.

PCP is ‘Pioneering’ - we don’t stand still, and continue to work successfully with people across
the North East towards our mission and aim.
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PCP Mission, or charitable objective is: Health, Wellbeing and Learning for All

To achieve this mission there are a number of overarching aims and outcomes we work
towards.

PCP Aims to improve health and wellbeing through the development and provision of:
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Services that build capacity with individuals and communities to improve their own health
and have greater choice and control;

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Projects/services that tackle health inequalities; and

Providing locally accessible services in community settings;

To promote independence, choice & control

To improve lifestyle

To improve physical health

To increase knowledge & skills

The long-term Outcomes the PCP seeks are:
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To improve economic well-being

To build community capacity

To promote social inclusion

To improve confidence, self-esteem & well-being

To improve access to services for disadvantaged communities & groups

Every project or service that PCP delivers contributes to the above.

To find out more about the projects or services PCP delivers and our impacts you can:
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Visit our website www.pcp.uk.net

Making a Difference:
Our purpose is to help people and communities. By
making a tangible social impact and striving for
continuous improvement by learning from best practice;

Friendly:
Being pleasant, kind and approachable at all times;
ensuring others feel comfortable and welcome;

Positive:
Taking a positive or optimistic attitude, seeing strengths
and opportunities whilst challenging negative
perspectives;

Supportive:
Providing encouragement and practical assistance to
solve problems or overcome obstacles; and

Team:
Engaging with people in open, mutually-beneficial ways,
being inspiring and uplifting when working with others.

Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer
(Stockton)
30 hours per week
Starting Salary £26,532 per annum pro rata
Salary Scale Band 5. Point 9-11 £26,532 - £28,343 per annum pro-rata
Pro rata salary amount £21,512.43

Do you have a passion for improving health and wellbeing and learning for all in
communities?

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and proactive to lead, manage, and deliver
projects that make a real difference.

About the Role
As part of our team, you’ll:

•  Lead and manage health and wellbeing initiatives across diverse communities.
•  Build strong partnerships with residents, voluntary organisations, and

commissioners.

•  Use data and evidence to design projects that deliver sustainable impact.
•  Monitor and evaluate outcomes to demonstrate real change.
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•  Work with subject matter experts to commission and deliver services.

Identify new opportunities to support ongoing community development.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

•  Has proven project management experience.
•  Can communicate confidently with communities and partners.
•  Uses evidence-based approaches to shape delivery.
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•  Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Is skilled at spotting opportunities for innovation and funding.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of community health and wellbeing,
working on projects that create lasting, positive change. You’ll join a supportive team where
your ideas and initiative are valued.

To  book  an  informal  discussion  with  Lea  Richardson,  Stockton  Project  Lead  please  email
lea.richardson@pcp.uk.net

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th January 2026 at midnight

Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer

Responsible to:  Project Lead
Accountable to:  PCP Chief Executive & Board of Trustees
Located:
Starting Salary:
Hours:
Banding Scale:
Term:
DBS Status:

Blended: 3 days office and 1 day home working
£26,532 per annum pro rata
30 hours per week – 4 days per week
Band 5. Point 9-11 £26,532 - £28,343 per annum pro rata.
Fixed term for 12 months (extensions will be funding dependent)
Basic

Job Purpose
The Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer will lead, coordinate, and
support a range of community-based health and wellbeing initiatives. The post holder will
act as a bridge between the community, local organisations, commissioners, and service
providers to ensure effective, evidence-based delivery that results in measurable,
sustainable improvements to health and wellbeing.

They will manage projects across multiple community settings, identify opportunities for
new initiatives and funding, and work with subject matter experts to procure and deliver
high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Partnership Working

•  Build strong, trusted relationships with community members, voluntary sector

partners, health providers, and commissioners.

•  Act as a key point of contact between the community and external organisations.
•  Facilitate co-production of initiatives, ensuring the voices of diverse communities

are heard and influence service delivery.

•  Promote health and wellbeing initiatives to encourage inclusive participation.

Project Management & Delivery

•  Plan, deliver, and oversee multiple health and wellbeing projects within the

community.

•  Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
•  Work with subject matter experts to design, procure, and deliver targeted services.
•  Spot opportunities for cross-cutting initiatives and innovation.

Evidence-Based Practice & Impact

•  Use data, research, and community insight to inform project design and delivery.
•  Monitor, measure, and evaluate the impact of initiatives against agreed outcomes.

•  Report on progress, successes, and areas for development to commissioners and

stakeholders.

•  Ensure all delivery is sustainable and supports long-term community change.

Funding & Development

Identify funding opportunities to senior managers to sustain and expand initiatives.

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•  Assist senior management with preparing funding applications, bids, and

proposals in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

•  Ensure compliance with funding and commissioning requirements.

General

•  To uphold PCP’s Core Values at all times.
•  To comply with PCP’s policy & procedures, including safeguarding (adults and

children) and other compliance procedures.

•  To assist marketing and engagement work and use creative techniques to gather

views from the communities we support.

•  To actively take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and ensuring

procedures are adhered to.

•  To collate appropriate monitoring and evaluation information to support the
achievement of agreed targets and outcomes within the project or service.

•  To carry out all responsibilities in line with the organisation’s Equality & Diversity

Policy.

•  To recruit, support, train and motivate volunteers as required.
•  To undertake any training and development deemed appropriate.
•  To undertake any such duties required by your Senior Manager or PCP Chief

Executive.

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Desirable

Assessed at
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Qualifications
Project Management
Data analysis
Commitment to continuous professional development
Skills and Competencies
Proven project management experience, ideally in community health, wellbeing, or related
fields
Strong communication and engagement skills, able to work effectively with diverse communities
and stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Building partnership and stakeholder management
Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice in service delivery
Comfortable working with multiple data systems
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Action orientated approach to achieving targets
Experience
Knowledge of public health systems and wellbeing frameworks
Experience working in or with voluntary and community sector organisations
Understanding of commissioning and procurement processes
Experience of working proactively and successfully with partner organisations
Experience of monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting
Ability to identify funding opportunities
Demonstrate the ability to work across multiple projects of scalable size

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Key Attributes
Proactive and innovative, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive new initiatives
Collaborative, with a commitment to co-production and community empowerment
Outcome-focused, with a strong commitment to sustainable impact
Flexible and adaptable to changing community needs and priorities
Knowledge and understanding
Good knowledge of the Tees Valley and local communities
Demonstrate the ability to successful work with communities and building networks
Ability to identify community/ local needs to influence the development of projects and services
Experience of working within the health/ wellbeing sector, charity or similar environment
Delivering projects or services within tight budgetary constraints
A clear understanding and appreciation PCP’s mission, aim and values
Other/Personal Qualities
Creative problem solver and solution based thinker
Good attention to detail
Ability to manage own workload and work autonomously
Personal resilience, the ability to work well under pressure
Strong planning and time management skills
Flexible and positive attitude to working in a team
Access to own transport

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In expectational circumstances applications may be considered if you don't meet the full essential criteria, however you will
need to demonstrate how you will acquire the necessary qualifications or skills within 6 months.  If you are unsure whether to
apply, please contact HR.

PCP’s Board of Trustees provide governance support and the leadership
structure is as follows:

Trustees

Chief Executive

Deputy Chief Executive

Senior Leadership Team

PCP’s Chief Executive has full responsibility for the leadership, management and development
of the Pioneering Care Partnership. The Chief Executive is fully accountable for organisation-
wide impact and for ensuring PCP works towards its mission of Health, Wellbeing and Learning
for All. Senior Leaders play a key role in supporting the Chief Executive on a day-to-day basis,
ensuring that PCP delivers projects and services that embody the mission, providing a visible
leadership role and strategically developing a number of key organisational areas.

In addition to the delivery structures PCP benefits from an internal infrastructure to ensure our
staff and volunteers have the right support at the right time. This includes:

•  Finance and Payroll
•  HR & Volunteering support
•  Health and Safety
•  Information Governance
•  Quality
•  Marketing & Communications
•  ICT
•  Business Development

PCP aims to support applicants at every stage of the process and our friendly HR staff
are on hand to help with any queries you may have so please do not hesitate to contact
hr@pcp.uk.net

Please see important key dates below. PCP will endeavour to stick to these dates but
sometimes may need to reschedule or extend.  If any change, we will let you know.

Recruitment Stages

Date

Closing Date for Applications

Sunday 18th January 2026

Shortlisting

Panel Interviews

w/c 19th January 2026

TBC

PCP is an equal opportunities employer and wants to ensure that all applicants are
considered solely on their merits and are not influenced by unfair or unlawful
discrimination.  We aim to provide genuine equality of opportunity, recognising and
respecting each other’s differences to empower a culture of creativity and innovation so
everyone feels valued.

How do I apply?
Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website
and return it by:
Email: hr@pcp.uk.net
Post: HR Team, Pioneering Care Partnership, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF

Shortlisting
The shortlisting process is conducted by the lead manager who will review suitability of
applicants based on the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
We will contact you to let you know the outcome of the shortlisting.

Interviews
We appreciate interviews can be daunting and aim to make sure the experience enables
you to tell us all about your skills and experience. We use a range of processes including
informal discussions, interactive sessions, carousel/meet and greets, group interviews,
presentations and panel interviews. When you are invited to interview we will tell you:

•  Who the lead recruiter is;
•  What process will be used; and
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If you need to prepare anything in advance.

Probationary period
All posts at PCP are subject to a six-month probationary period

Right to Work
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to
evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker
route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not
being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work
options without PCP sponsorship.

At PCP we pride ourselves being a good employer and continuously
challenge ourselves to improve. We have a focus on quality and value the
insights external assessments can bring, helping us to consistently consider
best practices and refine the support we provide. These include:

Investors in People - Gold
Investors in People (IIP) assesses how organisations perform against
a set framework considering employee engagement, communication
culture and work practices, PCP achieved the original IIP standard in
2002 and since then have worked our way through the ranks
achieving Gold Standard in 2020.

North East Better Health at Work Award Ambassadors
Better Health at Work Award recognises the efforts of employers in
the North East and Cumbria in addressing health issues within the
workplace. Each year PCP delivery a range of activities and
challenges supporting staff wellbeing, underpinned by a Health and
Wellbeing Strategy. The employee health needs assessment also
helps us to target campaigns for staff.

Mindful Employer & Disability Confident
Mindful Employer is a UK-wide initiative aimed at increasing
awareness of mental health in the workplace. We have a number of
mental health champions at PCP and we proactively challenge
stigma and discrimination not only in the workplace but in
communities too. We are also a ‘disability confident’ employer and
positively encourage people with disabilities to work with us.

Environmental Awareness
PCP has pledge to understand the impact the organisation has on
the environment; monitor energy consumption and actively strive to
reduce it. We increase awareness and encourage ideas to take
positive action at work, home and in the community.

The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
The Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service is awarded to
organisation’s recognising the outstanding difference volunteers and
voluntary organisations make across the UK. It is the national
benchmark for excellence, equivalent to an MBE. PCP were
overwhelmed to be independently nominated and then awarded The
Queen’s Award for recognition of the role we’ve play for over 20
years’ supporting communities.

We look forward to reading your application and hearing how
you would like to contribute to our ongoing work. Very best of
luck!