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New Start Roles - South of Tyne

Please note that these roles are only open to residents of South Tyneside who are not currently in work.

Administration


Employer: Ogilvie Fire Protection

Role: Office Administrator - We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our busy team in Washington, Tyne & Wear.

Location: Washington

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 1 

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Customer Services


Employer: Boldon Cafe

Role: Customer Service/Café Assistant - A local family owned business providing great value and great quality food and drink. 

Location: West Boldon

Hours: 15 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1

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Employer: South Tyneside Council 

Role: Trainees: Customer Service - To effectively deal with tenants, customers and visitors to the Council’s managed workspace premises always ensuring the highest standards of customer care and to efficiently process administrative duties as required.

Location: South Shields

Hours: 15 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1

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Health and Safety


Employer: Ogilvie Fire Protection 

Role: Fire Protection Operative - This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are good with their hands, perhaps with previous experience in construction trades, and are seeking a rewarding career change in a growing and critical sector.

Location: Washington

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 1

Employer: Ogilvie Fire Protection 

Role: Fire Safety Inspector - The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough fire safety surveys, accurately recording data for reports, and ensuring compliance with current fire safety regulations.

Location: Washington

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 1

Learning and Engagement


Employer: RE:GEN Academy 

Role:  Learner Engagement Officer (trainee) - you’ll play a crucial role in connecting individuals with life-changing training and employment opportunities in the construction industry.

Location: Sunderland

Hours: 15 - 20 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1

Employer: The Kayaks 

Role: Participation and Engagement Officer - We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Participation and Engagement Officer to strengthen our connections with the SEND community, promote events and encourage involvement in our initiatives. 

Location: South Shields

Hours: 15 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1 

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Employer: The Kayaks 

Role: Youth Worker - We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Youth Worker to create safe spaces where young people can thrive, develop life skills, and build meaningful social connections. 

Location: South Shields

Hours: 15 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1 

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Mechanic


Employer: Sports Recycler Ltd

Role: Bike Mechanic - This position is to work with the company to support the build and repair of bikes, electric bikes and scooters.. 

Location: South Shields

Hours: 15-20 hours per week flexible to be agreed

Number of vacancies: 1

Research


Employer: J2 Research  

Role: Tele Researcher - Your role will involve contacting students who have completed or withdrawn from a course through their local college, council or training provider.

Location: South Shields

Hours: 37 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 2

Employer: J2 Research  

Role: Trainee Team Leader - Your role will involve contacting students who have completed or withdrawn from a course through their local college, council or training provider.

Location: South Shields

Hours: 37 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 1

Support Worker


Employer: Hospitality & Hope

Role: Housing and Support Trainee - We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, and a passion for helping, supporting and making a positive difference to people’s lives.

Location: South Shields

Hours: 15 hours per week  

Number of vacancies: 1

Trades


Employer: South Tyneside Council

Role:  Trainees – Street Scheme (Beach) - South Tyneside Council are offering a training programme that will help individuals gain valuable work experience, recognised qualification/certificates that could lead to future opportunities within the working environment.

Location: South Shields

Hours: up to 30 hours

Number of vacancies: 1

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New Start is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund


The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit this page.

This project has been supported by South Tyneside Council.


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