The role of the Team Coordinator for South Tyneside is an important one within the community team. You will represent Coquet Trust to the people we support, their families, and their wider circles of support, as well as external agencies. As a leader, you will ensure that your team delivers person-centered care, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Your role will be key to supporting incredible, unique individuals, helping them thrive while leading and inspiring a dedicated team of Support Workers. Support Responsibilities: Support individuals in accordance with their person-centered plans, ensuring their needs, goals, and preferences are at the heart of everything you and your team do; Empower individuals to become active members of their community, fostering independence and life skills; Provide hands-on support for daily living activities such as shopping, meal preparation, maintaining their home, and budgeting; Lead your team to promote positive behaviour support and emotional regulation techniques; Safeguard vulnerable individuals by following Coquet Trust’s Safeguarding procedures; Assist individuals in accessing volunteering or employment opportunities where appropriate. Senior Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact in the absence of the Support Manager; Lead and inspire your team through effective supervision, clear communication, and role modelling best practices; Oversee the creation of effective staff rotas, ensuring the team meets the needs of the individuals supported; Support the well-being, safety, and development of individuals, ensuring compliance with Coquet Trust’s policies and safeguarding protocols; Supervise, train, and motivate Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care are delivered; Maintain accurate documentation, including support plans, financial records, and health and safety audits. 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. Holding a full UK Driving Licence is preferred. What we can offer: 5.6 weeks annual leave. Paid training, upskilling and career development opportunities. Contract work - a fixed role with guaranteed hours. 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. More details of the role can be found via the 'apply now' link.