Parent Carer Project Worker

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, is seeking a friendly and approachable Parent Carer Project Worker to join our Family Advice and Support Team. The role focuses on supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, helping them access information, support and opportunities.

You will deliver workshops and information sessions, provide one-to-one support, assist in understanding rights and options, recruit and support volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families or carers of children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and workshop delivery skills.
• Ability to organise events and work with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Delivering workshops and information sessions.
• Providing some 1:1 support, information and advice.
• Helping parent carers understand their rights and options.
• Supporting people to have their voices heard.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteer Peer Mentors.
• Organising events and activities.
• Working with local services and professionals.

Skills

Active listening

Organisation

Relationship building

Empathy

Job description

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Role Type: Employment
• Hours: Part time
• Application deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 16:00
• Based: Newcastle
• Salary: £28,410 Pro Rata
• Salary Type: Fixed Salary
• Location: Tyne and Wear
• Role description: Senior Project Support

Role Description

We are looking for a friendly and approachable Parent Carer Project Worker to join our Family Advice and Support Team. You will work alongside parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, helping them get the information, support and opportunities they need.

The Role Will Include

• Delivering workshops and information sessions.
• Providing some 1:1 support, information and advice.
• Helping parent carers understand their rights and options.
• Supporting people to have their voices heard.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteer Peer Mentors.
• Organising events and activities.
• Working with local services and professionals.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is a good listener, organised, supportive and able to build positive relationships with people.

Additional Information

Closing date: 4pm, 16th October 2026

Interviews will be held: Monday, 2nd November 2026

For an informal chat about this post, please contact Jimmy Proudlock at [e-mail]