Employers Information

Wage Top Ups for Employers

Derwentside Employment Team bid for funding last year to support Employers in and around Derwentside with recruitment and wage costs. The funding was approved and awarded to us in January 2009 and we are already providing financial support to local Employers.

We obviously recognise that in the current climate Employers need more practical help than ever before and with more redundancies expected in the near future we anticipate that our caseloads of work ready candidates will increase.

Derwentside Employment Team are offering a financial incentive to Employers recruiting Derwentside residents.

If an Employer wishes to recruit someone into their company from our caseload of over 500, we could offer an amount of up to £2,000 and/or access other financial incentives (subject to eligibility criteria).

The breakdown of how this would work is as follows;

• If an Employer were to offer a candidate over 30 hours work per week we would pay £75 per week for 26 weeks towards wage costs.

• If an Employer were to offer a candidate 16-30 hours work per week we would pay £50 per week for 26 weeks towards.

The process is really simple, paperwork is minimal, and we could offer you as much or as little support as you require in the recruitment of new staff.

Please contact Angeline Brown on 0808 178 18 98 or email employment-derwentside@durham.gov.uk to find out how you can access this service.

If you are an Employer and would like to hear other Employers testimonials please refer to the news section of the site, alternatively, click on the following success stories below;

Fit for a King

The Grass is Greener

Linking Employers

Working With Employers to find the Right People

Helping Employers help their Staff

or you could email Angeline Brown for more information on how Derwentside Employment Team can help you recruit.

Help for Employers and Employees in situations of redundancy

Derwentside Employment Team have also helped Employers who have no alternative but to make some or all of their staff redundant. The service we provided in these situations has been tailored to meet the Employers needs but more importantly helped anxious Employees make a smooth transition into alternative employment.

Some of the help we can offer includes;

Ø      Redundancy and Outplacement Coaching Programme where Employees can participate in group or individual coaching, covering;

§         Exploring new directions

§         Planning what to do next

§         Setting up strategies for action

§         Building confidence

§         Highlighting opportunities

§         Self Analysis of Skills

§         Learning to see change as an opportunity

§         Exploring new possibilities

§         Positive Thinking

Ø      ‘Better Chance’ Workshops;

§         Completing the perfect Application Form

§         Creating the best CV

§         Getting the most out of Interviews

Ø      One to one Adviser support from Derwentside Employment Team either on the Employers premises or at a convenient location;

§         Back to work planning and job search

§         Help and support in CV writing

§         Job applications and interview skills

§         Advice and help accessing suitable training

§         Financial support when starting work again

§         Advice and direction on Self Employment opportunities

§         Managing and understanding a health condition

If you are an Employer and would like to hear other Employers testimonials regarding redundancies please refer to the news section of the site, alternatively, click on the following success story below;

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

The Positive Side of Redundancy

If you are an Employer and facing the prospect of making staff redundant please contact Bernadette Topham on 0808 178 18 98 or email employment-derwentside@durham.gov.uk to find out how our team can help.