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🐣 Happy Easter from Employability Durham! 🌼We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing bank holiday weekend.Please note th...
02/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter from Employability Durham! 🌼
We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing bank holiday weekend.
Please note that our offices will be closed from 5pm on Thursday, 2 April 2026, and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 following the Easter bank holiday weekend.
If you need support during the break, send us a message here or contact us via our website:
👉 https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability
Have a lovely Easter! 🌷✨

📍 Stanley Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🤝Tomorrow our Stanley Elevate Hub is open at The Louisa Centre a...
01/04/2026

📍 Stanley Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🤝

Tomorrow our Stanley Elevate Hub is open at The Louisa Centre and here to support residents with access to a wide range of services — whether you're looking to develop new skills, find employment opportunities, build confidence, or link with local wellbeing support. 💼🌱💬

📌 Location: Louisa Centre, DH9 0TE
📅 Day: Thursdays
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

What you can access at the Elevate Hub:
💼 Employment support & advice
📚 Help with skills and confidence
🤝 Connections to local services and partners
🌟 No pressure — just possibilities

Everyone is welcome — whether you're dropping in for a quick chat, seeking information, or wanting support with your next steps. Come along and discover what’s available to help you move forward. 🚀🙂

🎉 BREAKING NEWS from Employability Durham! 🎉We’re excited to reveal our brand new innovation in career support…✨ The Tra...
01/04/2026

🎉 BREAKING NEWS from Employability Durham! 🎉
We’re excited to reveal our brand new innovation in career support…
✨ The Transferable Skills Scanner™ ✨
Just hold your hand over the device, and it instantly tells you:
🧠 All your hidden strengths
💪 Every transferable skill you didn’t know you had
🌟 Your confidence level (measured in “You’ve Got This!” units)
Early test results include:
• Someone who said “I don’t really have any skills” — detected as Organisational Champion, Communication Pro, and Problem-Solving Wizard 🪄
• One person who doubted themselves — scanner displayed “Confidence: 99% potential unlocked!” 🚀
• A participant who claimed they were “just a parent” — scanner overheated from detecting TOO MANY skills 👀🔥
Unfortunately… the Scanner has mysteriously stopped working today.
Something about “too many amazing people overloading the system.” 😄
But here’s the real truth:
You don’t need a fancy machine to discover your strengths — you already have them, and we’re here to help you recognise (and use!) every single one. 💛
Happy April Fools’ Day from Employability Durham!
No tricks — just support to help you build confidence, grow your skills, and move forward. Contact us today to see how we can support you: https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability

📍Employability Durham at The Venue Stanley – Tomorrow!💼 We’ll be at The Venue, Stanley (DH9 6AH) tomorrow from 10am – 12...
31/03/2026

📍Employability Durham at The Venue Stanley – Tomorrow!

💼 We’ll be at The Venue, Stanley (DH9 6AH) tomorrow from 10am – 12pm offering information, advice, and guidance on all things related to our service.

💬 If you’re looking for support with employment, training, skills, or confidence-building, pop in for a chat — we’re here to help!

You can find more about what we offer here:
👉 https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability

🌟 Employability Durham – Monthly Round-Up! It’s been a brilliant month across Employability Durham! 🔴 Redhills Trailblaz...
31/03/2026

🌟 Employability Durham – Monthly Round-Up! It’s been a brilliant month across Employability Durham!

🔴 Redhills Trailblazing Together Expo
We loved showcasing our support offer, meeting partners, and connecting with residents at this fantastic event.

🎉 Client Successes
Huge congratulations to everyone who’s moved into work, gained new skills, or taken positive steps toward the labour market. Every achievement counts!

🚀 Elevate Hubs
Our Elevate Hubs continue to grow, offering friendly, local support from a wide range of services!

🤝 Adviser Support
A big thank you to our advisers for their ongoing dedication and personalised support across the county.

Here’s to another month of progress, opportunity, and empowering our communities!

📍 Spennymoor Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🤝Tomorrow our Spennymoor Elevate Hub is open at Spennymoor Le...
30/03/2026

📍 Spennymoor Elevate Hub – Join Us for Support & Guidance! 🤝

Tomorrow our Spennymoor Elevate Hub is open at Spennymoor Leisure Centre and here to support residents with access to a wide range of services — whether you're looking to develop new skills, find employment opportunities, build confidence, or link with local wellbeing support. 💼🌱💬

📌 Location: Spennymoor Leisure Centre, DL16 6DB
📅 Day: Tuesdays
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

What you can access at the Elevate Hub:
💼 Employment support & advice
📚 Help with skills and confidence
🤝 Connections to local services and partners
🌟 No pressure — just possibilities

Everyone is welcome — whether you're dropping in for a quick chat, seeking information, or wanting support with your next steps. Come along and discover what’s available to help you move forward. 🚀🙂

🌟 We’re in our Elevate Hubs this week! 🌟Employability Durham will be at our Elevate Hubs throughout the week, ready to c...
30/03/2026

🌟 We’re in our Elevate Hubs this week! 🌟

Employability Durham will be at our Elevate Hubs throughout the week, ready to chat and see how we can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance, advice, or just want to find out what help is available, pop along and speak to the team 💬
Our Elevate Hubs bring together a range of practical support, wellbeing services, and community links — all in one easy, welcoming place.

You can find details about our hub locations, what support is available, and everything we’ve got coming up on our Elevate Padlet 👇

https://padlet.com/employabilitydurhamelevate/elevate-hubs-access-to-support-services-tepqz1trvrzjcdvg

If you can’t get to one of our Elevate Hubs, you can still get support:
📞 Call us: 03000 262009
📧 Email: employability@durham.gov.uk
🌐 Visit: https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability
Let’s make support easier to find for everyone 💙

The Elevate Hubs are weekly drop‑in sessions offering personalised support to help you move closer to work or training. No appointment is needed — just come along and speak to our team. This Padlet shares the weekly timetable showing which organisations will be attending each Elevate Hub and the...

27/03/2026

🌷✨ Spring Has Sprung! ✨🌷

The days are brighter, the air is fresher, and it’s the perfect moment to turn over a new leaf. As the world starts blooming again, why not let your future do the same? 🌼

At Employability Durham, we’re here to help you grow in confidence, build new skills, explore opportunities, and take positive steps toward the future you want. If you’re easing back into work, thinking about a new direction, or just need a little support to get going, our friendly team is ready to walk beside you. 🌈

From one‑to‑one guidance to confidence building and exploring what you enjoy, we’ll support you every step of the way — at your pace, in your community, and with your goals at the heart of everything we do. 💪🌻

🌱 New season. New energy. New possibilities. Let’s make this your season of growth. 🌟

👉 Ready to get started?
Send us a message, pop into one of our weekly drop in sessions, or reach us on our website — your fresh start begins now! 💬💛
https://www.durham.gov.uk/employability

🌟 Peterlee Elevate Hub – Accredited Food Hygiene Course This Friday! 🌟💡 Accredited Food Hygiene Course delivered by Durh...
26/03/2026

🌟 Peterlee Elevate Hub – Accredited Food Hygiene Course This Friday! 🌟
💡 Accredited Food Hygiene Course delivered by Durham Employment and Skills – Peterlee Leisure Centre, SR8 1AF
🗓️ Friday | 9:00am – 3:00pm
A great opportunity to gain a valuable, recognised qualification.
👉 Book your place, get more info, or simply turn up — all welcome!

The Peterlee Elevate Hub is also open to support residents with their next steps.
🕙 Hub Opening Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
✨ What you can access at the Elevate Hub:

Employment support & careers guidance
Confidence‑building and skill‑boosting support
Access to local partners and wellbeing services

Everyone is welcome — come along and meet the team. 💙

📣 We’re at Social Prescribing Day Today!Employability Durham is delighted to be in attendance at Social Prescribing Day ...
26/03/2026

📣 We’re at Social Prescribing Day Today!
Employability Durham is delighted to be in attendance at Social Prescribing Day 2026 today, taking place at Seaham Leisure Centre, SR7 8NP from 12:00–15:00.
Come along and say hello! 👋
We’re joining over 20 organisations offering support and advice on:
✨ Housing
✨ Finances
✨ Employment
✨ Isolation
✨ Physical & Mental Health
✨ Wellbeing
You can also explore the leisure centre, sign up for a Thrive Card, and enjoy three free days’ access. Free drinks and snacks are available throughout the event.
Social Prescribing Day celebrates the people and organisations that help connect communities to the support they need—and we’re proud to be part of it.
If you’re nearby, drop in and join us! 🌈💬

🌟 Stanley Elevate Hub – Accredited Food Hygiene Course This Thursday! 🌟💡 Accredited Food Hygiene Course delivered by Dur...
25/03/2026

🌟 Stanley Elevate Hub – Accredited Food Hygiene Course This Thursday! 🌟
💡 Accredited Food Hygiene Course delivered by Durham Employment and Skills – Louisa Centre, Stanley, DH9 0TE
🗓️ Thursday | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Boost your skills and employability with a recognised qualification.
👉 Contact us to book, learn more, or attend on the day — everyone welcome!

The Stanley Elevate Hub is also open to offer friendly support with employment, confidence, and local services.
🕙 Hub Opening Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
✨ What you can access at the Elevate Hub:

Employment support & tailored career advice
Skills development & confidence‑building
Links to community and wellbeing services

No pressure — just possibilities. Drop in anytime. 💙

📢 Employability Durham will be at Social Prescribing Day today!We’re excited to join the Easington Central Social Prescr...
24/03/2026

📢 Employability Durham will be at Social Prescribing Day today!
We’re excited to join the Easington Central Social Prescribers at their Social Prescribing Day event.
📍 Peterlee Memorial Methodist Church, Bede Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AD
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
Come along to find out how social prescribing can support you. There will be organisations offering help with benefits, housing, employment, health and wellbeing, addictions, mental health, and more—including us at Employability Durham.
We hope to see you there! 🌟

Address

Bishop Auckland

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+443000262009

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