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 Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the North East Combined Authority as the lead authority.

Find out more on our website > https://tinyurl.com/yerfnz5w or you can call 0191 2496480 or email enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk.

The Working for Carers project is designed to provide specialist support to enable you to balance your caring responsibilities with your job, training or school.

We are also here to help you find a job, advance in your current role, access education, volunteering, and training opportunities.

The project and our services work across the North of Tyne area (Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland) to provide you with fully accessible and flexible support.
Our advisors can provide informative and tailored support to help you:

Maintain your current role and overcome any workplace barriers.
Search for your first, or a new, job role.
Access training opportunities, educational courses, or volunteering roles.
Find work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, and paid roles.
Improve your employability skills – such as digital literacy.
Develop your interview skills and practice mock interviews.
Identify your transferrable skill set to pursue employment goals and opportunities.
Prepare and craft CVs and cover letters.
Write university applications and personal statements.
Build your confidence levels.
Access benefits and legal advice.
Understand your rights as a carer in the workplace.