About us
Who we are
Edberts House is a thriving community charity that currently manages four place- based projects in Gateshead, and a social prescribing team based in 24 surgeries in Gateshead Primary Care. Our specialist Children, Young People and Families team offer bespoke support to families living in East Gateshead, and our Health Equity Team create innovative preventative work to tackle health inequalities. We work together with local residents of all ages to make our communities happier, healthier and more welcoming places to live.
Our culture and values
LOVE
IS THE CENTRE OF WHAT AND HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO.
WE TAKE AND MAKE TIME FOR ONE ANOTHER and ourselves.
Protects, perseveres, trusts, hopes
Eg managers correcting someone whilst maintaining their dignity
Eg goes beyond a duty, not because I’m paid to
Eg Past outcomes don’t dictate the future
KINDNESS
WE TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES.
WE NEED (and thrive when we get) IT SO WE GIVE IT.
Eg Means we take care of the words that come out of our mouths – including humour
Eg acts of kindness – unnecessary but
BRAVERY
WE ASK FOR HELP AND SAY WHAT WE NEED.
WE WILL TAKE A “HIT” TO DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, THE TEAM, AND OUR WORK.
We challenge things we think aren’t right and accept being challenged
Recognise that I’m not always right
GENEROSITY
WE TRY TO GIVE THE BEST WE CAN, EVEN ON A “BAD” DAY.
WE ARE AVAILABLE.
We aim to go the extra mile
TRUST
WE PRACTICE INTEGRITY IN ALL THAT WE DO.
WE FOLLOW THROUGH AND BELIEVE IN OURSELVES.
Eg No Gaslighting
EQUITY
WE ARE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF WORKING.
Believing everyone has equal worth WE INVEST TIME IN OTHERS AS THEY NEED.
RESPECT
EMPATHISE GENUINELY – WE DON’T NEED TO BE ON THE SAME PAGE. WE ARE ALL WORKING TOWARDS THE SAME GOAL.
THE REASON TO KEEP GOING.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Equalities Statement
Edberts House believes that every individual possesses the same innate, equal value and worth. We will therefore seek to treat all people with dignity, respect and compassion at all times and in all aspects of the organisation. We will also recognise and value the diverse contributions that all individuals can make.
Edberts House is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its employees and job applicants and volunteers equally. Edberts House aims to provide an environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or unjustifiable discrimination.