To provide information and advice, including welfare checks to older people and their carers by telephone and by personal contact at the SEARCH Advice Hubs and drop in sessions at our office in Benwell, at people’s homes and at outreach venues, including GP surgeries. You will be knowledgeable, well organised and highly motivated and able to work with our existing team to support the service.

We are looking for a dynamic Choir Leader to bring together singers of all abilities. as our aim is to improve relationships and understanding through positive shared experiences, your sessions will be inclusive, fun and community focused.

The Centre serves the community within the West of Gateshead, particularly Ryton, Crawcrook, Clara Vale, Greenside and Stella.

Due to funding provided by the National Lottery Community Fund, we're excited to announce that we have some important opportunities coming to the centre.

The centre currently offers a wide program of activities for all ages including youth groups, fitness classes, Zumba, arts and crafts, Age UK and Slimming World.

The Centre serves the community within the West of Gateshead, particularly Ryton, Crawcrook, Clara Vale, Greenside and Stella.

Due to funding provided by the National Lottery Community Fund, we're excited to announce that we have some important opportunities coming to the centre.

The centre currently offers a wide program of activities for all ages including youth groups, fitness classes, Zumba, arts and crafts, Age UK and Slimming World.

We are delighted to be able to offer three part time Counselling positions to work with clients age 16+ living in the North East of England and dealing with issues associated with eating distress / disorders.

The posts have a base in EDNE’s premises in central Newcastle, and there is the opportunity for home- or blended-working. Some work from outreach bases in the Newcastle area may also be required.

The engagement worker will enable West End Friends to connect and consult with Asian men in the community, for example working with our local Mosques to develop a further reach, consulting with community leaders and developing activity to meet the needs of older Asian men and support them to join in wider SEARCH activity.

About the role

This is a newly created role, and we are looking for someone with experience supporting people with a learning disability and/or autistic people to enable them to thrive in their employment. The Inclusion Support Worker will provide practical, organisational, and communication support, ensuring that reasonable adjustments are in place both within our organisation and with external partners.

About the Role
We have a variety of rewarding opportunities across Newcastle, South Tyneside, and Gateshead. These include roles ideal for those new to Advocacy as well as experienced Advocates with a background in statutory advocacy.

Connected Voice is a charity and the principal voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation for Newcastle and Gateshead. Our mission is to support the development of voluntary and community action that is effective, sustainable and brings about positive social change. Connected Voice Advocacy (formerly Advocacy Centre North) is a service delivered by the charity and provides a free, independent, high quality and ethical advocacy service.

Title: Independent Advocate
Salary: Depending on qualifications- £23,398 - £27,776 pro rata
Hours: Variable – Full Time / Part Time / Sessional
Contract type: Permanent or Sessional (multiple positions available)
DBS required: Yes (arranged by YVC as part of pre-employment checks)
Reporting to: Advocacy Managers
Direct reports: None
Probationary Period All posts are subject to a 6-month probationary period

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