Support for Employment
The Employment Development Team provide a free useful programme of support to employers and residents looking for a job in North Tyneside
Support services include Information, Advice and Guidance, Customised Training, Sifting and selection process to help to local employers with recruitment and Employment Grants.
For further information contact us on 0191 200 6106 or e-mail: Karen.Carr@northtyneside.gov.uk.
Information, Advice and Guidance
We offer one to one support helping unemployed residents gain both full-time and part-time employment, with job search facilities, CV service, help to prepare for interviews, grants, apprenticeships and voluntary work, work experience and the latest information on local employers and current vacancies. Additionally we have information on what skills and qualifications are needed for jobs, what local training courses are available, how to finance courses, starting work and help in choosing a career.
Customised Training
Courses currently available are:
- Pre-employment / taster training
- Personal Development motivational training
- Confidence building courses
- A range of job related courses – including Construction, Hospitality, Catering, Customer Service, Retail, Childcare, IT, Contact Centres and others.
- Opportunity to gain qualifications.
Sifting and selection process for local employers
Our fully trained Employment Development Officers can help local employers with their recruitment and selection as well as training of new employees. We can also help support your organisation and local community by offering our services and working in partnership to help local people to access local jobs.
Employment Grants
We offer pre-employment grants to individuals who are unemployed and wishing to access pre-employment training or assistance for interviews or to start employment.
The grant covers the following:
- Interview clothing
- Interview travel expenses
- Employment tools / equipment
- Employment training
- Employment travel expenses (first few weeks only)
- Pre employment training
- Some self-employment expenses
- A limited number of wage subsidies
For further information contact Karen Carr, Tel 2006106.