Job Description

To be considered you must complete an application form, links will be sent once you have registered interest

We are looking for passionate trainees to support the delivery of our gambling support services while developing skills and competencies to become fully qualified Level 4 Gambling Practitioners. As part of our team you will deliver and develop our offer of gambling support and play a key role in engaging and inspiring a range of diverse communities.

Covering the northern part of the North East region, with a primary focus on Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne, or Gateshead. Some additional peripatetic working across the North East and travel to the service's Gambling Hub in Sunderland may be required.

Do you have?

NQF Level 3 in a relevant field (e.g. Health and Social Care, Counselling, Psychology, Youth Work) or equivalent experience - and are committed to completing a level 4 qualification with us. Experience (paid, voluntary, or lived) in working with people in a supportive or community-based role. Experience working with vulnerable groups or individuals experiencing complex needs, or a strong motivation to do so.

If so, we want to hear from you!

NECA offers competitive staff benefits including company pension scheme, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity / paternity pay, and a generous holiday entitlement starting at 24 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 1 years service (pro rata for part time staff).

NECA aims to be an equality and diversity employer. We welcome applications from relevant qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We welcome and encourage applications from those with lived experience of gambling harms.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,700.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunderland SR1 1HT

Application deadline: 27/07/2025
Reference ID: 15/25