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Working Well North Tyneside

** Working Well Hubs are now established in Wallsend (1st Floor, Wallsend Customer First Centre / Library) and North Shields (The Beacon Shopping Centre) ** A partnership between Northumbria NHS Healthcare Trust, the community and voluntary sector and North Tyneside Council bringing together support services relating to health, employment and ski… >

Get into Schools

Get into Social Schools is open to anyone who is unemployed over the age of 18 and is looking to work in School setting. This course is appropriate for those looking to explore the various roles schools have to offer, including, teaching assistants, lunch time supervisors, catering, caretaker, and administrative roles. >

Get into Care

Get into Social Care is open to anyone who is unemployed over the age of 18 and is looking to work in Social Care. This course is appropriate for those looking for a direct care role (care assistant / support worker / personal support assistant) or a support role in a social care setting (domestic / cleaner / laundry assistant / kitchen assistant… >

Killingworth: Employment, Training and Volunteering Support

Working Well Services are not only in North Shields and Wallsend, we are now providing outreach services in Killingworth. You can access expert employment advice and support to address barriers to employment including; finance debt housing physical and mental health. We have regular sessions with employers so you can find out what they ar… >

Forest Hall: Employment, Training and Volunteering Support

Working Well Services are not only in North Shields and Wallsend, we are now providing outreach services in Forest Hall. You can access expert employment advice and support to address barriers to employment including; financedebthousingphysical and mental health.We have regular sessions with employers so you can find out what they are looking for… >

Dudley: Employment, Training and Volunteering Support

Working Well Services are not only in North Shields and Wallsend, we are now providing outreach services in Dudley. You can access expert employment advice and support to address barriers to employment including; finance debt housing physical and mental health. We have regular sessions with employers so you can find out what they are look… >

Apprenticeships

Anyone over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply for an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships give an opportunity to work for a real employer - earn a real salary and gain a real qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience. All apprenticeships must be at least 12 months long and lead to a national… >

Education Service

St. Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre provides a comprehensive education programme for visiting school and community groups, offering activities covering the local history, environment, and geography, to groups aged from nursery to A-level. Based in and around the lighthouse, visits can be accommodated on a full or half day basis. >

Connexions

Connexions is a confidential advice and support service for: 13 - 19 year olds up to age 25 for young people with special needs Connexions offers impartial information, advice and guidance on: apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities choices in further and higher education training careers employment applications includ… >

Adult Learning Service

The Adult Learning Service has a highly skilled team of Tutors/Assessors providing a wide range of courses designed to improve your skills, learn something new and support people moving into employment or to widen employment prospects. Courses are delivered in a range of accessible and convenient locations and are delivered by professional and ex… >

Individual Placement and Support (for people in drug and alcohol treatment)

Personalised, holistic employment support. Bespoke vocational profiling. CV's, Interview Techniques, Application Forms. Introductions to employers and local businesses. Confidential and non-judgemental. Based from North Tyneside Recovery Partnership in Wallsend. >

Digital Drop In at Working Well North Tyneside

We offer personal, digital support, helping to identify your personal needs and goals and build day-to-day digital confidence. Sessions cover a range of digital skills including (but not limited to): Learning how to get the most out of your devices Gaining confidence with computer programs commonly used in the workplace Accessing the interne… >

Help me be Digital

Help Me Be Digital offers basic one-to-one digital support to North Tyneside residents in their homes, to help them feel more digitally included and be able to access the NHS app to book GP appointments online and order prescriptions. It also runs drop-in sessions at venues like GP surgeries, shopping centres, local festivals and events. The proj… >

DEVELOP IT SKILLS

HELPING YOU GET STARTED WITH ALL THINGS DIGITAL IN A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE Do you need help in gaining basic digital skills or simply need access to the internet to manage your online life? Our Digitally Connected suite is for you. We can help you learn how to search the internet, pay bills online, use Microsoft software, fill out forms, use spre… >

Free Childcare / Early Education for 2 Year Olds

Two year old offer You can claim up to 15 hours of free, flexible early education and childcare if, your family receives one of the following benefits: Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get one of the following benefits: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support… >

Alternative Education Provision

We are registered with North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council to provide alternative education provision to pupils who are at risk of exclusion or excluded from mainstream education. Access to our service is via referral routes through the local authority or school. We provide a supportive environment where pupils can gain skil… >

New Beginnings North East Ltd - Independant Supported Living

New Beginnings North East provides support to adults with learning disabilities to live in their own homes and participate in the community. We can provide 24 hours a day support by a full time staff team e.g. in independent supported living scheme or contracted hours per week by a support worker e.g. in Outreach work where the person still lives … >

Learn My Way - Digital First Aid

Park View Project is a registered Online Centre Network digital support provider. We have an online digital training programme open to residents of the borough. This training is cascaded by our volunteer Online Chum Mentors who will support individuals in getting access to the internet and maximising their control over digital processes relating t… >

Resettlement Support for Refugees (Employment & Skills - Ukrainian, Afghan and Syrian)

Our aim is to make the future work for everyone. Here's some of the services we provide; • One to one advice and support • Cultural Exchange • Conversational English • ESOL provision • Jobs Fairs and links to businesses • Ukrainian Connections • CV's, application forms, covering letters and interview techniques • Training courses and skill… >

North East Autism Society

For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It's at the heart of who we are to … >

Learning Disability Care Forum

The Learning Disability Care Forum is a partnership between carers, users, providers, North Tyneside Council and Healthwatch North Tyneside and is open to all. Learning Disability Care Forum meetings are held at the Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Wallsend NE28 0HG from 10 to 12. Anyone with an interest in caring for people with learning disab… >

BOOST (Building your Own Opportunities to Succeed and Thrive)

Help and support to secure and progress in work. Keyworker individualised support which will adapt and flex to each person’s individual needs, circumstances and aspirations. Activities include: Confidence building, motivation and broader life skills. Technical employability skills (job search, CV, IAG, interview techniques). Digital Support… >

Good Time Childcare at Redesdale

Good Time Childcare at Redesdale is based in the grounds of Redesdale Primary School in Wallsend. We are a private nursery providing childcare to children aged from birth to eleven, all year round apart from two weeks at Christmas when we are closed. We run a breakfast club and after school club for children who attend Redesdale Primary School and… >

Shining Stars

Shining Stars is a private childcare services located within Western Community Primary School. It is open from 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday during school term time only. We provide a fun and exciting breakfast and after school club for children up to the age of 11 and a flexible, fun, friendly day nursery for children aged two, three and four… >

Rainbow Childcare

Rainbow Childcare is a private day nursery based in Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay. We provided fun, friendly, flexible and affordable childcare in a homely environment to children aged from birth to five years. We are open from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday every week except for the week between Christmas and New Year when w… >

Equal Partnerships Support Services

Working to support people to be in control of their own life Staff employed by Equal Partnerships would always work to your plan, and support you in the way you feel is the best way. Personalisation Equal Partnerships can work for you to help you if you have your own individual budget, so you can have the life you want to have. We have experience… >

Spanish Box @ Whitley Bay Big Local

Children's and Adults Spanish Classes by Spanish Box at Whitley Bay Big Local. Tamara and Lola run fun, socially distanced classes to teach you and your children to speak Spanish at Whitley Bay Big Local Building at 158 Whitley Road (the old job centre) See their website for more information and how to book. >

Community Reporters Action Learning

Active learning program empowering and enabling those with vulnerabilities to take control over all things digital while addressing personal development skills, alongside increasing awareness of local services and support. The training is free and can be completed at one of our drop in sites or from home. If you require a mentor we can match you t… >

Employment Support

Employability projects to support adults into work or learning We offer: Employability Projects including Wise Steps (ESF funded) to support residents with multiple barriers to employment; Generation NE (ESF funded) to support young people aged 18-29 to address barriers and gain employment. Employability Courses including preparation for work,… >

Creative Support

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs. Creative Support currently provides person-centred services for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health needs. We also support people with a physical disability and older people with care… >

Listening Books

Listening Books is a national UK charity that provides an audiobook lending service for anyone who finds that an illness, disability, learning difficulty, or mental health condition impacts on their ability to read or hold books in the usual way. We have over 9,000 fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in our library, for adults and children, from b… >

Children’s activities

The latest timetable of children’s activities for babies, pre-school and older children all delivered at Linskill is on the website. Please contact reception on 0191 257 8000 to book or for more information. >

Linskill Nursery

Linskill Nursery Flexible child care and development Linskill Nursery is committed to providing the highest quality childcare and ensuring the promotion and enhancement of each child's development. Our curriculum and ethos include nature-inspired learning, appreciating the environment and being part of the community. Our aim is simply to be the… >

Southridge Out of School Club

Southridge Out of School Club is located within the grounds of Southridge First School in Whitley Bay. We provide an after school club from 3.15 until 6pm Monday to Friday during school term times. There is suitable disabled access and we have our own outdoor area. A safe and secure environment has been provided to ensure children can relax and en… >

School's Out at Backworth Park

School's Out at Backworth Park provides an after school club for children who attend Backworth Park Primary School. We are located within the school near the main entrance. We are open from 3.15 - 5.30pm Monday to Friday during school term times. We aim to provide a fun, friendly, flexible and affordable childcare service to allow working parents … >

AmazingTalker Online Tutoring

Seeking Students! AmazingTalker is committed to building a robust online learning platform that can empower learners in their pursuit of any language or subject. Established in December 2016, AmazingTalker now has 600,000 registered users and over 8,000 qualified teachers. We were selected by Parenting Magazine for the Education Innovation 20+ li… >

Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy

We are an established service with an outstanding reputation and Sensory Integration expertise. The Tree Tops team are passionate about making a difference to children's/young adult's lives by working in partnership with families, schools and health professionals. Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy team have been assessing and treating chi… >

Conversational English Classes and ESOL (Employment & Skills)

We’re continuing to offer classes which offer support in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These classes are designed to help support people with ESOL needs arriving and settling in North Tyneside. Anyone needing to help with speaking, listening to, reading and writing English can join a class at their level and work towards certifi… >

Working for Carers

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre alongside Newcastle Carers and Carers Northumberland are working together to deliver the Working for Carers project. We provide friendly and specialised support for unpaid carers aged 16+ to find a job, maintain employment, access education, training and volunteering opportunities. This project is funded by the UK Go… >

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  Digital Drop In at Working Well North Tyneside Wallsend

  We offer personal, digital support, helping to identify your personal needs and goals and build day-to-day digital confidence. S… >

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  Digital Drop In at Working Well North Tyneside North Shields

  We offer personal, digital support, helping to identify your personal needs and goals and build day-to-day digital confidence. S… >

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  Help me be Digital - The White Swan Centre

  Need help using your mobile phone, laptop or tablet? Our digital drop-in sessions can help with: create and use an email addr… >

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  Help me be Digital - Wallsend Library

  Need help using your mobile phone, laptop or tablet? Our digital drop-in sessions can help with: create and use an email addr… >

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  Help me be Digital - North Shields Library

  Need help using your mobile phone, laptop or tablet? Our digital drop-in sessions can help with: create and use an email addr… >

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