Jobcentre Plus
Job Centre Plus advertise vacancies and staff can also help you claim any benefits you might be entitled to while you are looking for work.
You can contact Jobseeker Direct telephone helpline on 0845 6060234. Jobseeker Direct is a quick and easy phone service, which keeps you in touch with the latest job vacancies and helps you find the job that's right for you. This service is available from weekdays 8am to 6pm, and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. You can also visit the Job Centre Plus website for more information.
Jobcentre Plus offers several services which support people with health issues and disabilities back into work as well as parents with in-depth and expert advice covering Tax Credits and Childcare for those returning to work. All services are delivered from the borough's two Jobcentres at in Jarrow and in South Shields.
Connexions
Connexions have a free online vacancy system to help you find a job and create CVs. Visit the Connexions website for more information.
Local Newspapers
Local newspapers publish job vacancies every week:
- South Shields Gazette – Wednesday
- Newcastle Evening Chronicle – Thursday
- Sunderland Echo – Wednesday
- Jobs North East – Friday
Jobsfairs
There are a number of jobs fairs held throughout Tyne and Wear. These are sometimes large scale events, but there are also specialist jobs fairs and smaller fairs held in local areas. The Employment Development Team have an annual Jobsfair as part of Business Week which is publicised in Jobcentre Plus, local newspapers and community centres. Contact Adam Deathe from the Employment Development Team for further information on 0191 424 7680 or email adam.deathe@southtyneside.gov.uk.