We are delighted with our Ofsted report and the positive review of the Cedarwood Trust. We owe a big thank you to our staff and volunteers who help the centre make it what it is for those who need us, and those who want to learn and progress with us. You can view the report here.

• 16th November - Prevent and E Safety 
• 18th November - 9th December -  Challenging Behaviour - 1:00pm - 3:30pm 
• 23rd November - 14th December - Autism Awareness 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 4th January - 25th January – Mental Health First aid awareness - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 6th January - 27th January – Safeguarding Children - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 1st February - 22nd February – Safeguarding Adults - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 3rd February - 24th February – Wellbeing - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 1st March - 22nd March – Care worker - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 3rd March - 24th March – Diet and Nutrition - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 29th March - 12th April – Dignity and Respect - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 31st March - 14th April - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 19th April - 10th May – Health and Safety - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 21st April - 12th May – Information Governance - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 17th May - 7th June – Mental Capacity Act - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 19th May - 9th June – Care Planning - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
• 14th June - 5th July – Challenging Behaviour - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 16th June - 7th July – Autism 1:00pm - 3:30pm

All of our courses are available at anytime. We are able to tailor learning opportunities to meet your needs, however we aim to encourage learners to attend group sessions as this allows for further discussion and interaction.

Tuesday - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday All day drop in and 1:1 sessions 
Friday - 1:00pm - 3:30pm 

Projects: Nurture – Nourish – Thrive – Step Up into Care – Nurture Catering Academy 
Responsible to: Skills & Development Coordinator  
Normal Hours of Work:  Full time 37.5 
Salary: £11.20 per hour  
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days including Bank Holidays
Contract Length: Fixed term to 30th September 2022 
Funding: This post is part funded by European Social Fund (ESF)
Job Summary: To support individuals progress to accredited training, mentoring, volunteering within the Nurture – Nourish – Thrive - Step Up into Care program – Nurture Catering Academy.  Support individuals to gain skills to become to move towards work readiness and identify employability routes.

Key Responsibilities:
To develop and deliver training  
Deliver agreed preparation for employability training  
Support participants to achieve accredited up to Level 2 Certification 
Coach and motivate participants to become work ready 
Complete ESF participants learning journals and all related paperwork including:
1. Registering and support with collating input form
2. Support with developing soft skills
3. Support with developing hard skills
4. Support with volunteer / work placement
5. Support with self-employment
6. Support with employment
7. Supporting transfer of participant to other member of the consortium

Assess, mark, and submit training workbook modules  

Download the full job description here.

Browse photos in the gallery below of the newly refurbished Cedarwood Trust by George Bond Interior Design.

Work on the new Cedarwood Trust is finally complete, and we officially reopened to the public this week. The new-look Cedarwood Trust was designed and completed by George Bond Interior Design, and we'd like to say a big thank you to George, Ray and the team for their work.

Food Distribution Coordinator, Andy Urwin, details our exciting new Nourish Food Store launching soon, at the Cedarwood Trust.

​A follow-up to the BBC Look North Feature on Meadow Well, 30 years on from the riots in the area and North Tyneside, with a segment from Cedarwood Trustee; Sarah Holmes Willis.

Work began today (Monday 7th June 2021) on the refurbishment of the Cedarwood Trust with a complete redesign of the main lobby. We'll update this post with photos of the ongoing process as and when we can. To see what's coming, click here.