Work for us

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

We are currently recruiting staff!

All of our employees are dedicated to creating a better life for carers. They're carefully recruited, highly competent, and receive excellent training and support. Our reputation for high quality services, together with our commitment to our staff, sets us apart from similar organisations and makes Carers Trust Tyne and Wear a great place to work.

See the links below for future vacancies at Carers Trust Tyne and Wear

You should: Complete the application form, referring to the job description and person specification to tell us how you meet the needs of the post.

Please DO NOT enclose a Curriculum Vitae as part of your application as this will be removed.

For any other enquiries about working at Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, click here to get in touch.

Latest

A Big Thank You to FitMixx

As we start moving out of lockdown, we'd like to say a massive thankyou to Katie at FitMixx for helping our young carers to stay fit at home
The Importance Of Taking Time Out For Yourself

Guest blogger Lily Harris explains how burnout is a very real problem. It's not always easy to recognise when you’re heading towards burnout but there are steps you can take to prevent or alleviate it.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas for the Young Carer Service

It's a most magical time of the year! Santa's little helpers, aka the Young Carer Service, have been busy sending Christmas packs to nearly 400 children and young people.
Seasonal Mindfulness: Turning Your Living Space Into a Sanctuary

Guest blogger Lily Harris shares some tips and tricks for making your home more cosy and comforting over the winter months.

Chris Ramsey Gets Crafty with Young Carers for Children in Need

Comedian Chris Ramsey entertained a slightly different crowd when he met some of our young carers for an online craft activity.
Who Are Carers?

About Carers
About us

Who we are and what we do
Bethany Dodgson's Blog

My name is Bethany Dodgson, I am 26 years old & have been a carer for most of my life.
Young Carer Wellbeing Fund

Small grants for young carers to enable them to purchase breaks and items that relieve the caring role
Your rights as an adult carer

Your rights as an adult carer, including the right to a Carer's Assessments
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidance

It's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after.
Covid-19 (coronavirus) update

Covid-19 is affecting charities all over the UK. We're responding to Government, NHS and Carers Trust advice whilst trying to deliver services as best as we can. As advice changes, we'll need to change too. We'll do our best to keep everyone up to date with what's happening.
Community-based support

We provide services to clients of all ages, all with very different health needs and abilities. There is no limitation regarding age, diagnosis or personal circumstance.
Young Carer Assessments

We provide statutory Young Carer Assessments on behalf of Gateshead Council. They consider the impact that caring has on a young carer's life and what we can do to offer support.