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Finding the Right Path to Employment

Declan Claughan · February 6, 2025 ·

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At 17, Connor Usher found himself uncertain about his future. After leaving college because it wasn’t the right fit, he spent months unsure of what to do next. Traditional options like the Job Centre didn’t feel like the right place for him, and he didn’t know there were other organisations that could help.

That changed when he found DurhamWorks. Through their support, Connor gained confidence, improved his communication skills, and found a clear path forward. With the guidance of his advisor, he secured a role as a Peer Mentor with Groundwork. Now, he’s not just in full-time employment—he’s helping others who are in the same position he once was.

DurhamWorks gave Connor the direction and support he needed, and now he’s doing the same for others.

How DurhamWorks Helps Employers Find the Right Talent

Declan Claughan · February 4, 2025 ·

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The Auckland Project is a charity on regeneration, tourism, and creating opportunities for young people. As part of their mission, they aim to support young people in developing skills and securing employment.

Richard Hinch, Head of Learning and Skills at The Auckland Project, has worked with DurhamWorks to recruit and support young employees. Through this partnership, the charity has successfully hired two people from DurhamWorks, including one candidate who originally joined through The Prince’s Trust. This individual required additional job coaching and support during their work placement, which DurhamWorks provided.

By offering tailored guidance and a structured transition, DurhamWorks made the hiring process easier for the Auckland Project. The organisation not only gained valuable employees but also had the confidence that the new hires were receiving the support they needed to succeed in their roles.

The partnership goes both ways – when The Auckland project encounters young people who could benefit from additional support, they refer them to DurhamWorks. This ensures that more young people can access the training and opportunities needed to enter the workforce.

If you’re an employer looking to see how DurhamWorks can improve your business, head over to our Employers page to learn more.

E-nature Course from Groundworks

Kevin Wright · January 28, 2025 ·

Do you want to:
Improve your health and well-being, increase your confidence, raise your employment targets and feel ready for work

E-nature Course
The six-week E-nature course will do all of this for you while making you more aware of green issues and helping you to link with your local community and local green spaces.

The course activities will take place both online and in community green spaces. The activities in green spaces which will be easily accessible for everyone and the online element allows you to explore nature at your own pace, choosing the experiences that interest you most.

Everybody taking part will receive a fitness and activity tracker and vouchers for outdoor activities on completion.

Find out more
Start date and venue to be confirmed.
If you’re aged between 16-24, live in County Durham and unsure of your next steps for finding employment, we can help you.

To find out more email: GNEC.AJob4You@groundwork.org.uk, or find us on Facebook AJobForYou Groundwork

Steps Towards Employment

Kevin Wright · January 27, 2025 ·

Don’t wait for the right opportunity, create it!

Steps Toward Employment is a course run by Cornforth Partnership that will help you:

Gain qualifications

Create a CV

Provide one to one support

Provide online job search help

If you are aged between 16 and 24 and living in County Durham you can sign up to attend between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at Cornforth House, 68-70 High Street, High Cornforth, County Durham, DL17 9HS.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Mental Health and Emotional Support during Christmas

Kevin Wright · December 19, 2024 ·

Everyone at DurhamWorks cares about the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support throughout the year.

This festive period if you are seeking support these are some local organisations you can turn to.

Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance

Tel: 0300 304 5527

The Alliance brings together organisations from across the county to offer mental health wellbeing and recovery services.

Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance website.

Wellbeing for Life

Tel: 0800 876 6887

Wellbeing for Life aims to help you to tell us what is important to you and to support you to make positive choices that will benefit you and your life!

Wellbeing for Life website.

Durham and Darlington Talking Therapies

Tel: 0191 333 3300

A self-help counselling and talking therapies service designed to help anyone with common mental health problems.

Durham and Darlington Talking Therapies website.

ManHealth

Email: info@manhealth.org.uk

Providing free peer support groups. Manhealth offer webchat and connect service via the website.

ManHealth website.

CRUSE

Tel: 01642 210 284

Advice, information and support to anyone who has been bereaved.

CRUSE website.

Durham Locate

An online directory where you can search for all kinds of local support.

Durham Locate website.

TEWV Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team

Tel: 0800 0516 171

The Crisis resolution and intensive home treatment service (CRHT) provide specialist assessment for people aged 16 years and older who need urgent mental health care support.

TEWV Crisis Resolution website.

If U Care Share

Tel: 0191 387 5661

If U Care Share offer a range of services aimed at the prevention of suicides, intervention and supporting those bereaved by suicide. Text ICUS to 85258 for a free and confidential chat.

If U Care Share website.

In addition the DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub provides information for young people on how we use safeguarding and prevent duty processes to protect young people. You can view the Safeguarding Hub here.