Make a Real Difference.
The role of the Team Coordinator (Senior Support Worker) is an important one within the community team as you are representing Coquet Trust to the people we support, their families and wider circle of support, as well as local agencies, and of course being an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to your team.
The purpose of this role is to enable the people we support to live their own lives through the application of person-centred approaches, promoting individual choice, decision-making, control and independence.
Coquet Trust is 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.
About the role
This role is to support multiple young people who are care experienced, some having a range of learning difficulties, trauma and needing support to progress in their lives.
The person we need for this role has energy and motivation to work in a trauma informed way. We are seeking someone who can relate to young people adapting their communication styles in order to be on their level whilst remaining professional.
Are you creative and able to think outside the box, finding no ways to build relationship?
Are you able to build trust?
Are you able to identify and set goals with people?
Do you have a working knowledge of service that could support young people with debt management, mental health, addictions, or the confidence to know where to find these?
Can you coach and mentor and develop your team?
Are you able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team?
If you have a can do attitude and want to give a young person the chance to thrive "we need you"
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Team Coordinator to join us, on a full time basis, who:
* Assists the Support Manager in day -to-day management of Support Workers and locations.
* Have mental health experience, particularly around trauma or self-harm.
* Acts as a role model at all times, providing the highest quality care and support.
* is naturally warm, calm, and emotionally resilient
* Uses effective communication to guide and empower your team.
* Provides Active Support and Positive Behavior Support.
* Can maintain boundaries while supporting independence
* Believes in the power of listening, patience, and creativity
* Is flexible, dependable, and up for trying new things.
What experience our Senior Support Workers need:
* Experience providing a high standard and wide range of support.
* A willingness to be flexible in your work.
* Ability to communicate clearly, with a good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
* Have an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
* Holding a full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
What We Offer:
* £13.60 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.
Shift pattern is 9-5 Monday to Friday with flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.
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.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,166.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Tell us about your special interests and hobbies.
* Do you have an NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in Social Care?
* Do you have the right to work in the UK for the next 9 months at least?
Experience:
* Mental Health care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person