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1-1 support from our Employment Service team

Welcome to our Employment Service

Your journey to work, training or volunteering starts here

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Looking for work or training 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 residents aged 18 years and over 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.​

I AM LOOKING FOR WORK

Are you looking for work and not sure where to start?

We're here to find the right opportunity for you.

I AM AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR STAFF

From pre-screening to finding work-ready candidates and supporting you to retain your workforce, we're here to help.

I WANT TO MAKE A REFERRAL

If you're a partner organisation looking to refer someone into our service, get in touch with our triage team here.

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We offer a number of employment and skills programmes (in partnership with our funders and delivery partners) to help residents aged 18 years and over to 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. This programme is:

  • Restart Scheme

 

This programmes is delivered by Northumberland Skills' experienced team of employment and business advisors and trainers. It is designed to boost your skills and confidence to re-enter the jobs market and progress in life and work. 

Funded employment programmes

Connect to Work

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Connect to Work provides a specific form of support targeted to ensure people with disabilities and/or specific health conditions receive the right support at the right time, based on their individual circumstances. 

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Refugee Programme

Our Refugee Employment Support Workers are ready to help you to access opportunities to upskill and move towards employment.

Restart Scheme

If you’re out of work, the Restart scheme will help you to rebuild your confidence, gain new and transferable skills as well as finding a job that is right for you.

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Expression of Interest Form

We can support you if you:​

  • live in Northumberland

  • are unemployed

  • are aged 18 years or over

  • are facing barriers to employment because of a learning disability, autism, neurodivergence, mental health need or other long term health condition

 

You can complete the form below yourself, or someone can do so on your behalf, such as a family member, social worker or carer.​ Once we have received your form, we aim to contact you within 5 working days to set up an initial meeting and register you to the service.

 

Please note that registering with us does not impact your benefits.

As a supported employment service, we can offer you a range of support. Which of the following can we support you with? Select all that apply Required
Disability (if applicable) - select all that apply Required
Disadvantaged group (if applicable) - select all that apply Required

Thank you. A member of the team will contact you within 5 working days.

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.

Email: learn@northumberland.gov.uk

Tel: 01670 623 894

Delivering on behalf of Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2AP

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