🌟 Recruitment Success with Sodexo! 🌟
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Su and Jackie from Sodexo to our South Shields office, where they interviewed participants from our Restart and Work & Health (W&H) programmes for summer seasonal cleaning roles.
We’re proud to support the Sodexo Living team with their seasonal recruitment every year, and it was fantastic to welcome them back for the 2025 season. Over 20 interviews took place — and we're thrilled to share that 14 job offers were made! 🎉
A special shoutout to Jackie (pictured right), who was back with us — this time on the other side of the desk! Jackie was once a participant in our W&H programme and worked as a seasonal cleaner in 2023. She’s now progressed into a Team Leader role with Sodexo — an inspiring example of growth and opportunity in action 👏
We look forward to supporting the new recruits as they begin their roles over the next couple of weeks!
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Meet Our Occupational Therapy Team!
At Northern Rights, our Occupational Therapy team is at the heart of supporting participants on their wellbeing journey. Here's who’s behind the incredible work:
✨ Andrea – Our brilliant Senior Occupational Therapist, guiding the team with passion, experience, and a whole lot of heart.
✨ Lily – Our dedicated Occupational Therapist, always bringing creativity and care to every session.
✨ Morgan – Our compassionate Social Worker, supporting participants with a holistic and person-centred approach.
✨ Amy & Ben – Our enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Masters students from Northumbria University, doing an amazing job bringing fresh energy and ideas to the team.
Together, they’re helping people build confidence, independence, and a brighter future.
#NorthernRights #MeetTheTeam #OccupationalTherapy #WellbeingSupport #NorthumbriaUniversity #CommunityCare #MentalHealthSupport #TeamWork
🌟 Success Story Spotlight: Meet Jess! 🌟
Jess was referred to the Restart Scheme and began her journey with an initial appointment with Advisor Emma.
After moving to South Shields, Jess was eager to find employment but didn’t know where to begin. She faced several challenges, including childcare responsibilities, job searching, financial worries, and not having an up-to-date CV.
But that all changed with the support of Emma and Courtney
âś… Emma helped Jess identify her transferable skills, updated her CV, and supported her passion for care work.
âś… They completed "better off in work" calculations so Jess could plan financially.
✅ Courtney connected Jess with local care opportunities — and Jess landed an interview, where she was offered a role immediately!
While waiting for her DBS to clear, Jess attended essential skills and confidence-boosting sessions with the Restart team. She was shadowing in her new role and before long, she had her own clients!
"My time at Restart was rewarding in so many ways. Emma and Courtney supported me the whole way. The team is fab! Be open, honest and let them support you — they’ll help you level up!" – Jess
We’re so proud of everything Jess has achieved — and we’ll continue to support her through our in-work support calls. 👏
#RestartScheme #SuccessStory #BackToWork #CareSector #TeamSupport #ConfidenceBoost #SouthShields #FutureIsBright #YouCanDoIt
🌟 Over the last few weeks, the Northern Rights Wellbeing Group has been busy enjoying a fantastic mix of culture, creativity, and outdoor fun in South Tyneside!
We kicked things off with a visit to Jarrow Hall, diving into the area's rich history. Then we got hands-on with some traditional Proggy Mat making—a calming, creative activity that everyone enjoyed.
To round things off, we took a trip to Marine Park, where we had a great time playing Japan Park Golf—lots of laughs, fresh air, and friendly competition! ⛳️
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make these sessions so special.
#NorthernRights #WellbeingMatters #SouthTyneside #JarrowHall #ProggyMatMaking #JapanParkGolf #MarinePark #CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness
Local jobs for local people — that’s our mission.
Our dedicated Employment Consultants work closely with local employers every day to match the right people to the right roles.
We don’t just send out CVs — we take the time to understand each person’s strengths, goals, and challenges, and we work just as hard to understand what local businesses need.
🤝 Whether it’s arranging workplace visits, pre-interview support, or tailoring training, we’re here to open doors — and help people step through them with confidence.
#LocalJobs #EmployabilitySupport #JobReady #BackToWork #CommunityEmployment #StrongerTogether #EmploymentSupport #LocalPeopleLocalJobs
Step Ahead: Unlock Your Potential in South Tyneside!
Looking to boost your confidence, improve your wellbeing, and move toward work or training? Step Ahead is here to help!
We offer tailored support to help you overcome challenges, build skills, and find meaningful employment—while improving your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
What We Offer:
✔️ One-to-One Guidance: Get expert advice from a Personal Development Advisor to create a step-by-step action plan.
✔️ Holistic Wellbeing Support: Our Occupational Therapists provide personalised interventions to help with health and life challenges.
✔️ Employment Opportunities: Access job connections, career advice, and in-work support to help you succeed.
We’re here to break barriers and create brighter futures—because no one should be left behind. If you or someone you know could benefit from Step Ahead, reach out today!
Contact us: 0191 917 7910
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