If we are unable to help you listed below are organisations that may be able to offer you support.
Supported employment
DurhamEnable
DurhamEnable offer supported Employment for County Durham residents aged 18 years and over. DurhamEnable works 1-to-1 with jobseekers and employers, to break down the barriers to paid work faced by people with disabilities, neurodiversities, and long-term health conditions. Find out more at DurhamEnable.
Employment advice and support
Job Centre Plus
Jobcentre Plus can help you to find a job, get back in to work, set up your own business or become self-employed. Contact them to make a new benefit claim or ask questions about your appointments or existing benefits including Jobseeker’s Allowance. Income Support. Incapacity Benefit. Find out more at Job Centre Plus.
National Career Service
The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial information advice, and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work. Find out more at the National Career Service.
The Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust helps people aged 11 to 30 to build confidence, get a job or launch a business. They help young people from poor communities and those facing the greatest difficulty by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. Find out more at The Prince’s Trust.
Job search
Find a job (GOV.UK)
This website helps you find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland, and Wales. Use the ‘Find a job’ service on the website to search and apply for jobs. Find out more at Find a job.
North East Jobs
North East Jobs is a website designed to help you find public sector vacancies in the North East of England. With North East Jobs you can search and apply online. Find out more at North East Jobs.
Indeed
The website Indeed, allows you to search jobs online to find the next step in your career. With tools for job search, CVs, and also company reviews. Find out more at Indeed.
Support (Wellbeing)
DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub
Everyone at DurhamWorks cares about the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. The DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub provides information for young people on how to use safeguarding and protect young people. Find out more at DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub.
The Bridge Young Carers Service
The Bridge supports young carers and their families across County Durham. The service ensures that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop, and thrive, to enjoy positive childhoods and to achieve their full potential. Find out more at The Bridge Young Carers Service.
Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service
Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service is a statutory service supporting parents/carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and children and young people with SEND. Find out more at Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service.
Waythrough
Waythrough offer support with mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. Their evidence-based areas are designed around the needs of the people that they serve. They understand that people and their problems do not fit into neatly labelled boxes, and finding help can be difficult when life gets messy. Find out more at Waythrough.
Support (financial)
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Child Benefit
Visit this website to find out more about Child Benefit, a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child. It is usually paid every four weeks but in some cases can be paid weekly, and there are separate rates for each child. The payment can be claimed by anyone who qualifies, whatever their income or savings. Find out more at DWP.
Welfare Rights
Durham County Council can give you help with your benefits (Welfare Rights). Find out more at Welfare Rights.
Citizens Advice County Durham
Citizens Advice are a community-based charity in County Durham with a passion for changing people’s lives for the better. Last year we helped nearly 26,000 clients across 17 venues. Find out more at Citizens Advice County Durham.
Money Matters
Money Matters can help you with the cost-of-living crisis including advice on energy arrears. gas and electricity top up vouchers. debt advice including mortgage and rent arrears and dealing with creditors. Find out more at Money Matters.
Courses
DurhamLearn
DurhamLearn offer courses to improve your job prospects, learn a new skill, help the kids better with homework or turn a hobby into something more. With locations all across the county and courses starting throughout the year, there is sure to be something to suit you. Find out more at DurhamLearn.