Northumberland Rural Employment Hubs

Our Employment Hubs support unemployed residents in rural areas of Northumberland to overcome the multiple barriers they face when looking to move into employment. 

The project recognises people in rural areas face additional difficulties when searching for work, over and above those faced by people in urban areas including fewer local employment/volunteering/training opportunities, higher travel costs both to sign on and to attend interviews, and poor internet connections making online job searches more difficult.

Our Employment Hubs operate on a drop-in basis and provide support tailored to the individual’s needs (whether they are young or old, have physical disabilities, mental health problems or learning disabilities, parental or caring responsibilities or face any other issues that might affect their ability to work).  

Members are offered, access to the internet to carry out job search activities, one-to-one support with IT skills, planning job-seeking activities, and addressing any underlying health and social welfare issues that may limit their ability to seek work. We also arrange group sessions on issues such as writing CVs and application letters, preparing for interviews, managing finances and staying healthy on a low income.

We aim to offer a warm and supportive environment where members can relax and meet with other unemployed people for mutual support. Tea and coffee and a light lunch are available free of charge and travel expenses are available.

Employment Hub venues and opening times

Alnwick

Every Friday from 9.30am - 12.00pm at the Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick NE66 1PQ. Full details

Amble

Every Thursday,  9.30am - 12.00pm at Amble Youth Project, Dilston Terrace Amble. Full details.

Haltwhistle      

Every Thursday, 9.30am - 12.00pm  at Haltwhistle Community Hub (above Haltwhistle Library). Full details

Hexham

Every Wednesday, 9.30am - 12.00pm at The Torch Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham NE46 1QS  Full details

Morpeth

Every Wednesday, 9.30am -12.00pm at Vision Northumberland (formerly County Blind Association), Reiver House Staithes Lane, Morpeth. Full details

Prudhoe 

Every Friday from 9.30am -12.00pm at the Spetchells Centre. Full details

Contact us

For more information contact Julia Plinston at 01670 517178 or via info@ca-north.org.uk