Job Description

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 Young Person You'll Be Supporting

We're looking for compassionate Team Coordinator to join a new team supporting a 18-year-old young man as he begins an exciting journey towards independence in his own home.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference during an important transition in his life, helping him to grow in confidence and build a future full of possibilities.

The young person you'll be supporting is getting ready for adulthood and has his own unique personality, interests, and ways of communicating. He uses words, phrases, and visual tools to share what he wants and needs, and he thrives when he has clear routines and people around him who genuinely take the time to understand him. He enjoys building relationships with staff who are calm, patient, and consistent. While he faces some challenges including autism, epilepsy, and joint pain that sometimes means he uses a wheelchair, What he needs most is a team who sees him first as a young person with hopes and dreams, and who can support him with warmth, respect, and understanding through both the good days and the more difficult moments.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced 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. 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 Team Coordinators 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 required.

What We Offer:

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.

Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

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