Project Worker - Teesside at Skills for People
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Home-based
Salary: £27,583
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Teesside
Role description: Project Support
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FULL APPLICATION PACK
https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/vacancies/project-worker-teesside/
Job Description
Job Title: Project worker -Teesside Team Responsible to: Teesside team manager £27583 (pro-rata for 21 hours - full time is 35 hours)
Responsible for: Self-advocates, volunteers Purpose of the post:
- To support disabled people.
- To deliver a range of Skills for People services and projects.
- To work across the Tees valley area.
- To carry out all aspects of project management including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
- To work with colleagues to develop and promote Skills for People, its reputation and work.
Key Tasks 1.
Project delivery
a) Support people with a learning disability and/or autism and their carers
b) Support and facilitate groups of disabled people and their carers
c) Support adults with a learning disability and/or autistic people and their carers to take on leadership roles, for example as trainers or advocates.
d) Design and facilitate workshops, courses and information sharing sessions to raise awareness of issues that matter to disabled people and/or parents/carers and/or other professionals.
e) Protect the rights of disabled people and carers and /or parent carers and their children, through individual and group work.
f) Promote people’s rights in all aspects of their lives.
g) Empower disabled people and carers and /or parent carers to play an active part in the way that Skills for People is run, and in deciding what it does, including governance and service delivery, as directed by line managers.
h) Use a range of social media platforms to deliver the work.
i) Prepare accessible and useful printed and digital materials as required. 2 2. Reporting and liaising
a) Ensure high standards of record keeping using data bases (such as Charity Log), and other recording systems.
b) Carry out monitoring and evaluation, analysing project outcomes, and to provide evidence of impact to funders and the Board.
c) Give verbal and written reports, as required.
d) Build and maintain effective networks with relevant agencies and professionals.
3. Duties specific to this post
a) To support Skills for people’s self-advocacy offer via our group and 1:1 work.
b) To support disabled people to be connected in their community.
c) To build up a network of services in Teesside that can support people.
d) To be able connect people to other services that can help.
4. Other Duties
a) Work within with Skills for People’s core values as a disability led organisation.
b) Attend and participate in team and staff meetings at Skills for People.
c) Contribute to the effective delivery of Skills for People-wide initiatives, as requested.
d) Take part in training, supervision and annual review.
e) Follow the organisation’s policies and procedures.
f) Travel within the region, as required.
g) Do any other reasonable duties, as required
Skills for People is a well-established charity serving NE England that supports disabled people to speak up and take control of their lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Teesside team as a Project Worker, working with people who have a learning disability or are autistic. Our work champions the voices and rights of the people we work with and takes place in community venues, hospitals and other supported settings.
The post is home based, working with a wide range of professionals from Skills for People, public and voluntary sectors.
We are looking for people who are passionate about the rights of disabled people, and have experience of working with people who experience disadvantage. You should have experience of working in the community, able to listen and communicate with a wide range of people.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Leanne Geritz: leanne.geritz@skillsforpeople.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let us know so we can support you throughout the process.
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Trainee Advocate/Mediator at Sensory Support UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Home-based
Salary: £ Per Hour
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Who is Sensory Support UK
We are a charity that helps people who have sensory loss (this includes people who are D/deaf, hard-of-hearing and Deafblind). We want everyone to feel welcome, included, and listened to. We’re looking for someone to join our team as a Trainee Advocate and Mediator. This means you’ll learn to speak up for people, listen to their worries, and find fair ways to resolve problems.
Who Can Apply You use British Sign Language (BSL Level 2 or above)
Are D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deafblind
Hearing and have experience with sensory loss. You want to learn how to support others You feel confident and want to take the lead
You want to learn new skills and help make things fair and inclusive
What We Offer
We’ll teach you what you need to know
A kind and helpful team
A chance to share ideas and improve services
Opportunities to go to events and meet others
Support to do your job (inc applying for Access to Work)
The Job
Information, advice & support to people at difficult times
Workshops and community projects
Promote the charity, make BSL videos & social media posts
Go to meetings and speak about the work we do
Meet professionals and networking opportunities Advice on Access to Work and Reasonable Adjustments
Provide workshops to professionals and the community
No Experience Needed
You don’t need to have done this before. If you care about helping others and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Senior Adult Social Care Professional at Philip Parkinson Homecare
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £15 Per Hour
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Manager
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Adult Social Care Worker to join our team in Amble. In this role, you will support adults who require assistance to live safely, independently and with dignity. You will work closely with individuals, their families, and other professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
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Assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
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Support individuals with medication (prompting or administering).
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Promote independence by encouraging people to develop life skills and make their own choices.
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Support individuals to participate in community activities, appointments, and social events.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with service users and their families.
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Monitor and record changes in wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly.
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Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
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Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience isessential.
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Ability to work independently and
lead the existing care team. -
Willingness to undertake training (including safeguarding, medication, and moving & handling).
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibility, reliability and a commitment to high-quality care.
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A caring, patient and respectful approach.
Requirements
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Right to work in the UK.
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Enhanced DBS check.
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Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings or weekends.
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Full UK driving licence and a vehicle to use for work.
What We Offer
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Competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
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Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
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Supportive team environment.
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Opportunities to progress within adult social care.
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Paid mileage/travel time.
Youth Programme Manager at Youth Focus North East
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Middlesbrough
Salary: £30,900 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Teesside
Role description: Manager
Salary: £30,900 per annum (YFNE provides a pension scheme with match contributions up to 6%)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 12 month initial contract (renewable depending on funding)
Location: The main base will be from our Middlesbrough office, with an expectation of travel
Responsible to: Youth Strategy Manager
This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role and one that will provide an opportunity for a talented
youth work professional to develop even further the impact of our work, both locally and nationally.
The core purpose of this role is to work strategically across the region and lead on the co-ordination
of youth activities, projects and programmes in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in the
youth and private sector.
The Youth Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the development, delivery,
evaluation and promotion of programmes delivered from our Middlesbrough Office, including our
Youth Clubs. Key responsibilities include developing engaging, age-appropriate programmes,
fostering partnerships, tracking performance and impact through evaluation systems, and ensuring
effective communication with stakeholders and teams. The role requires strong leadership, project
management, safeguarding knowledge, and a collaborative approach to youth development and
community impact.
The Youth Programme Manager will have proven programme management experience and
knowledge of the development and delivery of programmes focused on young people. They will
need to manage a number of competing tasks at one time.
This role requires a proactive, organised and practical approach to ensure programmes are delivered
effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and
stakeholder management skills, the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of
key individuals and partner organisations, manage expectations effectively and the ability to respond
to differing needs.
This role provides a real opportunity to help drive Youth Focus North East’s programmes forward, and
to support young people.
Office Manager at Action Foundation
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Hybrid
Salary: £31,483 to 36,581 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Manager
Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Would you like to work in a vibrant city and make a real difference to people's lives?
Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the Northeast to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We're looking for an Office Manager to join on a fixed terms basis as maternity cover to support the work we do.
About the Role
You'll be part of Central Services team and oversee our essential "back-office" support functions like HR, IT, H&S, facilities and office administration that allow staff across the organisation to focus on their core duties. Every day, you'll play an important role in keeping systems reliable and people supported in their work.
Why Join Us
You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself and be part of our collective success. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:
- 35 hour work week
- 36 days annual leave
- 6% employer pension contribution
- EAP & welfare support
- Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave
Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.
Application deadline is 9am on Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 5th February at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ
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If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact:
recruitment@actionfoundation.org.uk
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
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Project Officer at Save the Woman
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Middlesbrough
Salary: £9,914 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Teesside
Role description: Manager
JOB PURPOSE: To lead and manage the development of Save The Woman, with delivery responsibility for strategic working and partnership development to benefit and empower African, Asian and Minority Ethnic (AAME) communities who are newly migrated, and families known to social services, by providing high quality, strategic Africentric parenting advice and access to intensive parenting support and skills training. This will involve coaching, mentoring and tailoring provision to support each person’s individual needs. To help address any complex barriers to intentional parenting, identify transferable skills and alternative career pathways for AAME residents.
Independent Consortium Chair at The Cultural Spring
Role Type: Trustee
Application deadline:
Salary: £
Role description: Chair
The Cultural Spring is recruiting an Independent Consortium Chair to provide strategic leadership and governance for our Creative People and Places programme across Sunderland and South Tyneside.
This voluntary role offers an opportunity to help guide a nationally funded, community-led arts programme rooted in co-creation, inclusion and social justice, as we enter an exciting new phase from April 2026 to March 2029.
We are looking for someone with leadership experience in community, voluntary, non-profit or arts settings, who is committed to equality, values collaborative decision-making, and has an interest in supporting creative work shaped by local communities.
The Chair will lead quarterly consortium meetings, act as an ambassador for the programme, and work closely with the Project Director and partners while maintaining the independence of the CPP programme.
Application deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday 4 February
If you’d like to discuss the role informally before applying, we warmly encourage you to get in touch
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Digital Enablement Coordinator at Vision Northumberland
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £15,330 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Officer
Vision Northumberland works to reduce the impact of sight loss, supporting blind and partially sighted people across the County to lead independent lives and to secure equal access to services. As Digital Enablement Coordinator you will coordinate the implementation of our digital inclusion programme, supporting people with sight loss by providing digital solutions to the challenges of daily life.
We know from experience that digital technology (especially accessible apps) can make a significant difference to the quality of life and independence of blind and partially sighted people and this new post will lead on the implementation of our digital support service. This will involve training and supporting a team of volunteers and peer mentors, leading small group sessions, and providing one-to-one training, as well as working with other staff members.
Finance and Admin Officer at Ouseburn Farm
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £24,570 to 25,369 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Administration
The Finance and Administration Assistant plays a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of Ouseburn Farm. The post holder will provide reliable finance and administrative support, act as a friendly point of contact for enquiries and bookings, and help ensure that the farm’s systems, records, and governance processes are well organised. Through this work, the role helps enable the farm to deliver high-quality services, events, and support for the community. The post holder will as part of a team, ensure the successful operations of Ouseburn Farm, assisting where needed. The farm is open to the general public, providing a visitor attraction and family events. The post will also take an active role in all farm related activities as and when required.
The post holder will work in accordance with the policies, practices and procedures as laid down by the Board and Management.
Social Enterprise Development Officer at VONNE - LARCH Programme
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Hybrid
Salary: £230 Circa
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Teesside
Role description: Officer
Job Status: This job is offered as a freelance consultant opportunity whilst we advertise for a full-time member of staff.
Remuneration: Circa. £230/day (inclusive of VAT) dependant on experience (if seconded this rate would need to include salary, oncosts, and any management fees) + Expenses.
Location: Home working base in Tees Valley with weekly shared working with LARCH Programme Manager.
Duration: Fixed term contract Jan 2026 – until full time replacement is recruited.
Reporting to: LARCH Programme Manager
Accountable to: LARCH Programme Manager and Management Board
Summary:
LARCH is looking for a temporary consultant to support the programme for 3 days a week, on a self-employed basis, until a full-time replacement is recruited. The role will be client facing and will focus on promoting the programme, supporting applicants in creating applications to LARCH, working on developing a peer-to-peer support programme, updating monitoring and evaluation data for our funding partner, and keeping our LinkedIn page up to date and informative.
Programme Overview:
The LARCH Programme is a £4 million investment and is one of only 6 areas in the UK to be chosen by Access Foundation for Social Investment and Big Society Capital, the main funders of LARCH, with support of two other partners – The KeyFund and Tees Foundation.
Our vision represents the combined ambitions of organisations within the local voluntary, community, social enterprises, and statutory agencies. The Partnership was created to develop and promote a culture of social enterprise across Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland by nurturing and encouraging the creation and growth of social enterprises.
The aim of the programme is to tackle inequalities that may contribute to health, housing, employment or wellbeing, and is a unique opportunity to enable local charities or social enterprises to make more social impact in their respective communities with access to enterprise development support, blended repayable finance or what is known as social investment, or financial support to develop growing enterprises or earned income streams within existing VCS organisations.
We aim to develop and build a thriving social economy in Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool and we will achieve this by working with local people who want to tackle social issues whilst developing sustainable social enterprises.
Consultant Background:
- Strong knowledge of social enterprise and the VCSE sector
- Experience in working in the community
- Experience in supporting organisations to develop and grow
- Understanding of governance models and legal structures of charities/organisations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to support very early stage start ups
- A keen attention to detail with an ability to identify opportunities for LARCH intervention
Next steps:
For further information about the role please contact nicola.wylde@vonne.org.uk
If you wish to be considered, please send an overview of why you would be suitable for the position, confirmation that you are established as self-employed and your daily rate by 5pm on Tuesday 27 th January 2026.
You are under no obligation to do so, but we should be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form below and return to recruitment@vonne.org.uk.
Cookery Project Coordinator at Full Circle Food Project
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £25,472 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Project Support
Full Circle Food Project is a vibrant charity based in Ashington, working across the South East of Northumberland. Our vision is to empower individuals and communities to thrive with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Through education, hands-on cooking experiences, urban gardening initiatives, and practical strategies to minimise food waste, we aim to create a future where everyone has access to nutritious food, understands its value, and embraces sustainable living and wellbeing practices. We believe food brings people together — and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion to help us expand our impact.
About the Role
As a Cookery Project Coordinator, you will plan, deliver, and coordinate engaging cookery-based projects that support people to build confidence, skills, and knowledge around food. You will work directly with communities, partners, and volunteers to deliver practical, inclusive sessions that promote healthy eating, sustainability, and wellbeing.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and adaptable, and believes in the power of food as a tool for positive change.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Benefits including flexible working and an employee assistance programme
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Opportunities for professional development and growth
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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities
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Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers
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Contribute to a growing movement towards sustainable living and food security
If you’re passionate about food, community engagement, and creating lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Marketing & Communications Officer at Tiny Lives Trust
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £28,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Officer
Ready to use your creativity and expertise to make a real difference to neonatal babies and their families? Join Tiny Lives as our next Marketing & Communications Officer.
The Marketing & Communications Officer will create and deliver compelling, multi-channel content and campaigns and communications that inspire action, raise awareness, and strengthen engagement across Tiny Lives’ stakeholders, from parents and fundraisers to healthcare professionals and policy makers. You will manage day-to-day communications activity, measure performance, contribute to strategic goals and help to create sustainable income growth.
This is a full time role (35hrs per week) with a permanent contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
To find out more, please head to Tiny Lives, download the application pack and complete the online application form to apply.
If this sounds like you, we’d really like to hear from you!
To find out more, please download the Application Pack and complete the Online Application Form to apply.
Recovery Coordinator at Waythrough
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: South Tyneside
Salary: £25,110 to 32,090 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Recovery Coordinator
Location: Cookson House, South Shields, NE33 1TL
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110-£32,090
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
As Recovery Coordinator you will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of individuals’ recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.
What You’ll Do
- Effectively manage a caseload of service users, reviewing and updating on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans.
- Work closely and collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across the service and externally, providing advice and reports/ information to managers and other colleagues, through attendance at reviews, team meetings, supervision and via telephone conversations.
- Improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families of services users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery.
- Develop and deliver quality programs and packages of work and psychosocial interventions that meet local need across both group work and one to one formats.
- Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and engagement with relevant safeguarding authorities.
- Support delivery of key service functions through actively participating in drug screening, duty work, access to BBV testing and immunisation service provision, community needle exchange services and the ongoing delivery of appropriate, tailored alcohol and drug harm reduction interventions.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post)
- Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
- Carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals -
£500
Recommend a Friendbonus -
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
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Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator at Full Circle Food Project
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £25,472 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Project Support
Full Circle Food Project is a vibrant charity based in Ashington, working across the South East of Northumberland. Our vision is to empower individuals and communities to thrive with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Through education, hands-on cooking experiences, urban gardening initiatives, and practical strategies to minimise food waste, we aim to create a future where everyone has access to nutritious food, understands its value, and embraces sustainable living and wellbeing practices. We believe food brings people together — and our volunteers are central to making this happen.
About the Role
As Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in recruiting, supporting, and inspiring our volunteers while strengthening engagement across the communities we work with. You will develop positive volunteer experiences, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our work.
You will work closely with staff, partners, and community groups to grow our volunteer programme and enhance participation across our projects. This role is ideal for someone who is people-focused, organised, and passionate about community development and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Benefits including flexible working and an employee assistance programme
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Opportunities for professional development and growth
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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities
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Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers
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Contribute to a growing movement towards sustainable living and food security
If you’re enthusiastic about working with people and helping communities thrive through volunteering and engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
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Recovery Coordinator at Waythrough
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £25,110 to 32,090 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Recovery Coordinator 37 Hours per week/ Permanent Location: HMP Northumberland, Wansbeck Rd, Morpeth, NE65 9XG
Salary: £25,110-£32,090
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Coordinator to support Waythrough’s service delivery within Reconnected to Health in HMP Holme House . As a Recovery Coordinator, you will provide 1:1 support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, including groups, to ensure that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
- Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate.
- Carry out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
- Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital, supporting service users and their families within their local community To lead effective case management for allocated service users, including on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans. This includes the effective use of an online case management system.
To view the full Job Description please click this link
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
-
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
-
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
-
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
-
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
-
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
-
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals -
£500
Recommend a Friendbonus -
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
-
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
-
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
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Project Manager - Housing and Homelessness at Changing Lives
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Durham
Salary: £30,150 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: County Durham
Role description: Project Support
About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About the Job
We are looking for someone with management experience to manage the Durham Dispersed housing in County Durham. This is a service with 30 properties which are available to house people of County Durham who are assessed via the Durham County housing and homeless team. The properties are made up of 15 assessment centre places and 15 longer term supported placements. The team is made up of 3 dedicated support staff who provide the support and housing management to the residents. As part of the team, you will lead them and assist with the running of the service and ensure that high quality support and high-quality housing is given, with support from the areas Service Manager and Operational Lead.
Project Management:
Deliver and manage the project to the agreed quality standards and good practice protocols, ensuring a creative learning environment is developed.
Provide robust and effective line management to the team, ensuring appropriate line management, supervision and performance management and that staff operate in accordance with the appropriate models of service and policies / procedures
Ensure that all team members adhere to the required training standards and are equipped to undertake their duties to a high standard.
Ensure all staff maintain high quality case notes, records and all core documentation are completed in a timely manner.
Undertake caseload audits on a regular basis to ensure that records are robust, adhere to a high level of case recording and are compliant with organisational requirements.
Be responsible for all recruitment and selection for the team.
Ensure that the team benefit from professional and personal development opportunities; are engaged, and highly motivated towards their own development and professional practice.
The Project Lead will be responsible and will ensure that all staff comply with HR policies and procedures; where there is any infraction, they will be responsible for investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Work alongside the team to allocate housing, collecting personal service charge, organise repairs, enforcing tenancy rules, addressing anti-social behaviour, assisting with benefits, maintaining property standards, and ensuring tenant safety and well-being.
Manage a team who will:
Support people to make the best use of local resources and amenities to meet their health and welfare needs.
Support residents to obtain/sustain tenancies in the wider community and support residents to progress to appropriate accommodation suitable for their needs.
Ensure that the voids and placement are responded to and actioned within the time scales set via the contract and service level agreement.
Finances:
Be responsible for purchase orders, petty cash, and Barclay card purchases.
Be responsible for the audit and sign off staff expenses, in line with policies and procedures.
Deliver the project on budget and adhere to all organisational expectations.
Contract management:
Provide information and reports on the operational performance to inform future decision making and informing appropriate stakeholders.
Be responsible for operational performance and report directly in writing to the Service Manager on a quarterly basis.
Be accountable for all areas of governance, including safeguarding adults, children and serious incidents.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, be responsible for operational contract management and taking pro-active measures to address any areas of contract non-compliance.
Ensure all contractual requirements are adhered to and reports completed on a timely basis when requested.
Strategic position:
Represent Changing Lives strategically at appropriate local forums.
Improve outcomes for people who are experience homelessness and who are in crisis.
Responsible for implementing your element of the Housing and Homelessness strategic plan. This will include the meaningful involvement of people who use this project, and this will be embedded in delivery and development.
Develop a working relationship with the community and other local partnerships.
Actively engage and communicate with appropriate organisations to maximise routes into safe housing, training, education, and employment.
Volunteering Administrator at Durham Cathedral
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Durham
Salary: £14,742 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: County Durham
Role description: Administration
We’re looking for a Volunteering Administrator to support our Volunteering Manager and colleagues in developing and delivering our volunteer strategy as part of our Vision 2033 programme—including the rollout of the Better Impact volunteer management system.
Durham Cathedral is an active place of worship, serving the people of Durham and the wider North East. We are also a world-leading tourism destination, being part of the Durham World Heritage Site. Embedded within our community and the region which we serve, working at Durham Cathedral is professionally stimulating and rewarding. Over 500 volunteers support the mission and operations of Durham Cathedral, in 30 different roles across the organisation.
As Volunteering Administrator, you’ll support the delivery of activities underpinning our exciting Vision 2033 strategic plan. You will also provide key volunteer engagement functions—from responding to enquiries and applications to administering safer recruitment checks, maintaining records, and providing general administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of systems, processes, meetings and events.
In line with the Cathedral’s Safer Recruitment procedures, applicants must be willing and able to undergo the relevant pre-employment checks including provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a full and complete employment history (including any breaks in employment) and satisfactory references. Durham Cathedral is committed to safeguarding. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. For further details, please refer to our Safeguarding Policy Statement available on our website.
Interview date Tuesday 17 February 2026 at Durham Cathedral.
For further information and a candidate application pack please go to:
Bid Manager at Changing Lives
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Gateshead
Salary: £35,550
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Manager
Freelance Assessor at Junction Point CIC
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Home-based
Salary: £25 Per Hour
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Regionwide
Role description: Project Support
Job Description: Assessor
Location: Remote (occasional in-person meetings)
Contract: Freelance / Associate
Fee: £25 per hour
Commitment (per learner portfolio): 30 mins per assessment for level 1, 1-hour per assessment level 2+5.
About Junction Point CIC
Junction Point CIC exists to ignite, equip and champion changemakers. As a SFEDI Award-accredited Centre, we deliver high-quality training, qualifications and community-led learning experiences that help people turn ideas into sustainable social impact.
The Opportunity
We are building a trusted network of experienced Assessors to assess our Level 1, 2 and 5 learner portfolios. You’ll assess learner evidence and provide clear, constructive feedback, ensuring assessment decisions meet awarding body standards. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and contribute to continuous improvement of assessment practice.
Who we’re looking for:
Essential:
- Qualified Assessor (TAQA, CAVA, A1 or equivalent Level 4 assessing qualification).
- Experience assessing vocational / competence-based qualifications and providing written feedback.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
- Confident working remotely and managing digital files and records.
- Alignment with Junction Point CIC values & mission
- An upto date awareness of issues related to quality assurance of vocational qualifications
Desirable:
- IQA qualification or experience working within standardisation processes. (Please see separate job description for the IQA lead should this be of interest).
- Experience assessing enterprise, business, social enterprise, or VCSE-related provision
- A working understanding of social enterprise
Professional Development & Induction
As part of your induction, successful applicants will complete a full day (paid) induction to review Junction Point CIC’s training materials, assessment procedures and quality expectations. This is also a chance to meet the course authors and facilitators. You’ll also be expected to attend standardisation and monitoring meetings as required.
How To Apply
Send a CV and a short written expression of interest, outlining your experience and motivation, to hello@junctionpoint.co.uk Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview online via Teams.
Deadline: 9am, Monday 9 th February 2026.