Welcome to our Employment Service
Your journey to work, training or volunteering starts here
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Looking for work, training or volunteering in Northumberland?
We know it can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone.
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At Northumberland Skills, we do things differently. Our friendly Employment Specialists work 1-to-1 with people who are looking for their next step. So whether you’re facing barriers because of a disability, a neurodiverse condition, long-term health issues, or you just need a bit of extra support, we’re here to help.​
Helping you to access opportunities
What makes us different?
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Personal support:
We take the time to get to know you, your strengths and your goals. -
Local knowledge:
Our team works closely with employers right here in Northumberland and across the wider region. -
The right opportunities:
We focus on what suits you best – not just any job, but the right job, training or volunteering role.
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What we can help with:
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Finding paid work that matches your skills and interests
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Accessing training to build confidence and experience
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Discovering volunteering opportunities to open new doors
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Ongoing support once you’ve taken your next step
Northumberland is full of opportunities – and we’re here to help you reach them.
Get in touch today
Call our friendly team on 01670 623 894 and we’ll arrange for someone to get back to you.
Or email us at worksupport@northumberland.gov.uk ​
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We offer a number of employment and skills programmes (in partnership with our funders and delivery partners) to help our residents raise their skills and move into work. This may be for those who are moving into work for the first time, need to change jobs, want to improve their skills, or are returning to the labour market. All support is tailored to individual needs.
By using a variety of delivery partners in the voluntary/community, public and private sectors, programmes can offer support to meet a wide range of needs. This includes helping you to gain the skills and experience that employers are looking for. Northumberland County Council also works with local businesses and organisations to match residents with vacancies, and the kind of work experience to help a move into work.
The government are also now offering The Skills Toolkit, which has some free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job.
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Explore our range of employability programmes in more detail below. These programmes include:
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Restart Scheme
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WHP Better Working Futures
These programmes are delivered by Northumberland Skills' experienced team of employment and business advisors and trainers. They are designed to boost your skills and confidence to re-enter the jobs market and progress in life and work.
Funded employment programmes
We're here to help
Our team of employment specialists are ready to help you to understand the best next step for you to get into work, develop your skills, maintain your job or find volunteering opportunities.
Tel: 01670 623 894
Delivering on behalf of Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2AP