Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support.

Hedleys Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Currently operating within Killingworth and Forest Hall we are due to open a new day service facility in North Shields. This new venture will allow us to expand our focus on individualised support creating an environment where everyone can flourish according to their unique needs and interests.

Hedleys Horizons is a busy vibrantand varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples aspirations needs and preferences thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Site co-ordinator to be based in our new service Hedleys Horizons North Shields. This is a new post to support the Management team in the day to day running of the site. The successful candidate will work closely with staff within Horizons and the Estates & Facilities department.

Horizons is a busy vibrant and varied environment. We are looking to appoint an individual who has demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise. The successful candidate will adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service and have worked in a similar role.

Service opening hours:

Mondays 8.45am - 4.15pm

Tuesdays 8.45am - 4.00pm

Wednesdays 8.45am - 4.00pm (6.00pm once every 4 weeks)

Thursdays 8.45am- 4.00pm

Fridays 8.45am - 4.00pm

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Why Work for Us

Hedleys Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within Horizons and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: