Jobs and opportunities

Chief Executive
Adapt (NE) is looking for a dynamic individual to join and lead our team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development. The Chief Executive will work collaboratively with the Adapt (NE) Board to fulfil the vision, mission and strategic objectives of Adapt (NE), following the departure of our long-standing Director, Liz Prudhoe.
We are looking for someone with varied fundraising, finance, human resources and business development experience to implement a vision for the future growth of the Charity.
See below for more details.

Living Well Coordinator (Social Prescriber)
We are recruiting for one full-time Living Well Coordinator. This is an opportunity to be involved in delivering and supporting solutions for primary care patients across the West Northumberland Primary Care Network.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm (open to job share)
Salary: £28,975.68 per annum
Find out more and apply below.

Minibus Driver
We have a vacancy for a part-time bus driver to help deliver our transport services across the region.
Working hours: A minimum of nine hours Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. These will be by negotiation and discussed at interview.
Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour
See below for more details and how to apply.

Volunteer drivers
We’re looking for volunteer drivers for the Getabout scheme.
Getabout helps people in Northumberland with no access to transport find solutions for getting to appointments.
Getabout volunteers are paid 45p per mile for taking individuals in their car to a pre-arranged destination. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver please call us on 01434 600599 (option 1).

Healthwatch Northumberland volunteers
We have some fantastic volunteering opportunities for 2024 at Healthwatch Northumberland!
As health and social care champion for people in Northumberland who use health and social care services, you can help us improve care by making sure NHS leaders and other decision-makers hear the views and experiences of residents.
All roles are voluntary with expenses paid. Click below for full details.

Volunteering Opportunity: Trustee Board Members
Adapt (North East) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee operating as a successful social enterprise. Adapt has been very successful over the last ten years and is looking for additional trustees to join its current board. This is a volunteer role. We have exciting plans to develop further, therefore if you have experience in business development and/or marketing and wish to support a local successful social enterprise we would be delighted to hear from you .
For more an informal chat please contact Liz Prudhoe on 01434 613471