Make a Real Difference.
At Coquet Trust, we believe everyone deserves to live a meaningful, independent life in the community, shaped by their own values, choices, and voice.
Coquet Trust are a registered charity set up in 1995 to provide support to people with learning disabilities, Autism and Mental health needs, to enable them to live as independently as possible, where support is driven by the choice of the individual.
We are grounded by our values of Committed, Reliable, Inspirational, Trustworthy and Inclusive, and expect all our employees to reflect these in their everyday actions, ensuring that the people we support live a full and meaningful life where they are listened to and valued.
We have grown steadily ever since our foundation and now provide support to over 150 people and work with four local authority areas in the North East of England.
We are currently recruiting female support workers to support a young woman as she begins her journey out of hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to build a small, consistent team around someone who is ready to take her next steps in her life and wants the right people beside her as she does.
About the Person You'll Support:
* She loves going for shopping (loves a bity of retail therapy)
* Visiting petting zoos, dog, and cat cafes
* She loves going for food, watching films (She loves horror films), or simply chatting and going for walks
* She loves trying out new hobbies and discovering safe, welcoming spaces in the community
About the Role:
You'll work in the community, starting with shorter support sessions. Activities might include:
* Going for coffee or shopping.
* Attending creative workshops or horse visits
* Watching horror films, or just chatting
* Exploring new hobbies and safe spaces in the community, etc.
About You:
We're looking for women who:
* Have mental health experience, particularly around trauma or self-harm
* Are naturally warm, calm, and emotionally resilient
* Can maintain boundaries while supporting independence
* Believe in the power of listening, patience, and creativity
* Are flexible, dependable, and up for trying new things
You don't need to be an expert – just someone with the right heart, attitude, and willingness to learn.
What We Offer:
* £12.60 per hour
* Specialist training from clinical staff
* Supervision and support from the ward and Coquet Trust
* A chance to be part of an individual's recovery and growth
* A values-based organisation that truly cares
* 5.6 weeks annual leave. (incl. bank holidays).
* A supportive culture that puts people at its heart.
* A values-based approach that celebrates individuality.
* Paid training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
* Apprenticeships: earn whilst gaining experience and a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
* Workplace locations serviced by public transport links.
* Long service cash awards.
* Early salary draw down system.
* Employee discount (Blue Light Card).
* Referral programme.
* Occupational sick pay.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Company pension.
* Travel card loans.
* Driving lesson sponsorship scheme.
* We want lifelong partners in our organisation to come on the journey with Coquet Trust.
Ready to Apply?
This is more than a support job — it's a chance to make a real difference in one person's life and be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you have the right to work in the UK for the next 6 months at least?
* Tell us about your special interests and hobbies.
Experience:
* Mental Health care: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person