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Children North East
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We exist because growing up can be hard.
Our work extends across Therapeutic, Community and Poverty Proofing© services, to ensure every baby, child and young person grows up happy and healthy.
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We are excited to join Bluesky and connect with our networks, and share what we do for babies, children and young people in the North East! 💙✨

Since 1891, Children North East have provided compassionate, expert support, often when there is no where else to turn for help.

#charity #northeast
📢 New Opportunity

Join the North East’s first Children & Young People’s Safe Haven.

Support 13-18 year olds with 1:1 mental health support, crisis reduction and safety planning.

Gain experience helping young people, families and carers.

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/HnwzWBo
October 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
If you're a young person waiting for a neurodivergence assessment, or a parent/ carer of a child who is, we'd love to learn about the support you currently receive and what you would like to access in the future.

📝 Complete our short survey here: https://loom.ly/vxh3SYU

#Neurodiversity#NorthEast
September 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
📢 New Opportunity

💙 Support children, young people & families through schools, homes and communities.

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4 6UJ)

⏰ 18 hrs/week, permanent

💷 £26,007-£27,916 pro rata

📅 Apply here: https://loom.ly/EyTepQ0
September 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
If you're a young person waiting for a neurodivergence assessment, or a parent/ carer of a child who is, we'd love to learn about the support you currently receive and what you would like to access in the future.

📝 Complete our short survey here: https://loom.ly/vxh3SYU

#Neurodiversity#NorthEast
September 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
For many young people, Masquer-Aid is the first time they feel seen, heard, and really understand their diagnosis.💙

Our blog shares how this 12-week programme is helping neurodivergent young people build confidence, community and self-advocacy.💫

https://loom.ly/tReMvRQ

#Neurodiversity
September 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
📢 Project Co-ordinator Opportunity at Children North East.

Support neurodivergent young people (11-25) and families through 1:1 support, groups, training and assessments.

📍 Newcastle

⏰ 24 hrs/week, Permanent

💷 £29,024-£31,856 pro rata

📅 Apply here: https://loom.ly/mMBelPU
September 1, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🌳On Wednesday, families joined our Communities Team for a summer adventure. From enjoying snacks together and discovering nature on a woodland walk, to dipping little feet in the river and spotting wildlife along the way, there were lots of smiles to be seen!

#FamilyFun #CommunitySupport
August 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM
📢 Retail Sales Assistant Opportunity

🛍️ Turn pre-loved fashion & homeware into vital charity income. Support customers, volunteers and online sales through eBay & Vinted.

💷 £25,877 pro rata

⏰ 37 or 30 hrs

📅 Permanent

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/ktTF-a0
August 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
📢 Outreach Counsellor (22.5 hrs)

Support children & young people through 1:1 counselling across schools, family hubs & community venues in the North East.

💷 £29,024-£31,856 pro rata

📅 Fixed term to 31 Mar 2027

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/l-UGssU
August 5, 2026 at 10:13 AM
📢 New opportunity!

School Family Coordinator:

Support children, young people & families across schools, homes & communities.

📍Cowgate, Newcastle

💷 £29,024-£31,856 pro rata

🕒 18.5 hrs/week

📄 Permanent

📅 Closes 11 Aug 2026, 12 noon.

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/NzKjVKE

August 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM
📢 Sessional Project Worker Opportunity

Support babies, children and young people across the North East with Children North East.

🎯 Community, family and youth work experience welcomed.

📍 Cowgate, Newcastle

💷 £13.52–£14.51 per hour

🕒 Sessional

📅 Apply here: https://loom.ly/avEwwM4
July 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
📢 Family Learning Coordinator Opportunity

Join Children North East to deliver family learning programmes that help families learn, grow and thrive together.

📍 Cowgate, Newcastle

💷 £29,024-£31,856 pro rata | 🕒 22.5hrs/week, 9-month fixed term

📅 Apply here: https://loom.ly/oSqu-Oc

July 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
💙 Together, they made a difference!

After raising over £450 at their Family Fun Day, our Seaton Sluice Youth Action Group have now handed over donations to Seaton Sluice PAD and RNLI, helping fund a school defibrillator and lifeboat fuel costs. We're so proud of them! 👏

#NorthEast #Fundraising
July 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Looking for fun, free activities to keep children busy this summer?

🌞 We've created 4 FREE age-appropriate and engaging activity packs for Years 1 - 8!

💻 Digital downloads available
📦 Printed packs available by post (limited stock available)

Order here: https://loom.ly/qsEFOTg

#SummerHolidays
July 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Our FREE Summer Holiday Activity Packs go live TOMORROW!

🖍️ Activities, puzzles and challenges
💻 FREE digital downloads available for everyone
📬 FREE printed packs available by post

Keep an eye out on our socials to be first to know when they drop!

#SummerHolidays #NorthEast #FreeActivities
July 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Just £21 can make a real difference 💛

Your donation could help a child attend a session where they learn to cook and share a nutritious hot meal with their family. 🍲

Small gift, big impact. Donate today: https://loom.ly/ftaJ-Ak 🌈

#fundraising #donation #childrens #charity
July 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
☀️ Summer Holiday Activity Packs are coming soon!

We've created 4 FREE activity packs for children and young people from Years 1 - 8 to enjoy over the summer holidays.

👀 Watch this space...

#ActivityPacks #SchoolHolidays #NorthEast
July 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Happy Father's Day to all dads, grandads & male carers! 💙💫

We're proud to share Adam’s* story - how he found support, safety & community through our charity.

👀Read it here: https://loom.ly/OZ8Xo4g

*Name changed and stock imagery used to preserve anonymity.

#DadLife #SupportForDads #ForDads
June 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Whatever Father’s Day looks like for you, we’re thinking of you 💙

Today we celebrate, recognise, and hold space for all the different experiences of fatherhood and family.

#FathersDay #FamilySupport #AllFamilies #ThinkingOfYou
June 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
📣 Job Opportunity

Join the Communications Team at Children North East as we grow our reach and impact 💙

🎯 Experience delivering marketing or communications campaigns and working with brand guidelines

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/WSDdAbs

#NERecruitment #Hiring #JobVacancy #WorkWithUs
June 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
📢 Job Opportunity: Corporate Fundraising Lead

Full or part-time, permanent role.

£32,795–£37,394 (pro rata).

Lead partnerships, grow corporate income and strengthen business engagement.

Apply by 24 June 2026, 12 noon, apply here: https://loom.ly/ILFPkQU

June 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
📢 Placement: Counselling Service supporting 9–18s (Newcastle/Gateshead). 1-year student role delivering therapy with young people. After school hrs (3–7pm). Child-focused, supportive team. Experience with young people ideal. Apply by 3 July 2026, 12 noon.

📩 Apply here: https://loom.ly/VGs6k1s
June 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Looking for a space where you can be yourself, connect with others and have fun? Come along to our welcoming peer support groups for neurodivergent young people 💙

4 Graingerville North, Westgate Road, NE4 6UJ
Monday evenings
Ages 13 – 24

Get in touch: [email protected]

#PeerSupport
June 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Young People in Action 🌟

We’re so proud of two groups of our incredible young people who recently planned and delivered their own Family Fun Day at New Hartley Memorial Hall - and even raised an amazing £407.31 to support Children North East 💙

#VolunteersWeek
June 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Happy Volunteers’ Week! 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy and compassion to support babies, children, young people and families across the North East to have the happy, healthy start in life they deserve.🌟

#VolunteersWeek #NorthEast #Community
June 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM