TENNORTHEAST - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Project Officer - South Tyneside Young Carers
In March 2019, I am now a Young Carers Activities Project Officer where my job consists of different aspects. It will involve the respite program, working with schools and families. I am so happy and grateful that now my job is to change and help other young carers and families, and to be able to know that I've made a difference.
I have lived in South Shields for 30 years and try to give back to the community. I worked for South Tyneside Council in Children's Services for 10 years and was chair of governors at Mortimer Primary School for 8 years. I am now retired but most recently worked as Chief Executive of the regional charity Children North East. I am very pleased to be a trustee for TEN and hope my experience is a useful contribution to the organisation's continued success.
Job Titles:
- Program Lead - South Tyneside Young Carers
I first started working with Young Carers Project in 2011 when I began volunteering for the organisation. In August 2015 a position became available within the team and was successful in securing the role of The Young Carers Project Support Worker. In October 2016 I undertook the role of Young Carers Activity Officer and have since progressed to the Young Carers Program Lead.
I am a mum of two teenage children and live in the South Tyneside area. I currently work as a lettings manager for a housing provider, supporting homeless individuals and applicants with complex needs into accommodation. I have worked in the sector for 15 years collectively and have an awareness of the barriers individuals face in accessing employment.
Job Titles:
- Activities Project Officer - South Tyneside Young Carers
Hi everyone I'm Rachel, I first joined the STYC team back in September 2019 as the homework club leader. I loved it so much that they can't get rid of me and I've since joined the team permanently to help plan some amazing activities programmes, events and lots more!
I began my teaching career in 2009 in America teaching disadvantaged students and summer school groups, before heading home and commencing my 7 year teaching career here in the North East. I was very lucky to move quickly from a classroom teacher to year group leader, head of department and then assistant head of faculty. I put this down to my leadership skills or as my husband would say ‘being bossy.' I loved my time teaching but something was missing! I left teaching to establish my first business Katie's Garden where I got to do all the best bits of teaching minus all the bad parts! Katie's garden has since franchised and grown into a creative family events and programme provider spanning across the North East. On a visit to our Sunderland store I was introduced to the STYC team and children and the rest is history.
Job Titles:
- Admin and Project Support Worker - South Tyneside Young Carers
Hello, I'm Tracey. My role within the service is admin and support, so as well as working hard behind the scenes, I attend school drop ins from and love helping out at the after school clubs. I enjoy catching up with all of our young carers and helping them out with whatever they need.
I absolutely love working with the team, we are like one little family. Young Carers is a truly fantastic charity that I am very proud to be a part of and my role gives me a lot of job satisfaction. I look forward to all of our future plans, and I am totally committed to making this service the best for the families we support.