About TEN

TEN’s  Purpose and Vision “Every under- employed resident of South Tyneside who is looking for work, knows where and how to obtain easy access to a TEN Tyne & Wear Together personal advisor service, that will help him or her make informed choices relating to his or her employment aspirations and provide appropriate, practical support in his or her progression towards the achievement of employment goals”.

What TEN does……..

TEN Jobsearch Advisor Service

From the first day of unemployment, residents have access to a comprehensive free job search service which includes: CV preparation; help with application forms and interview techniques; access to telephones, faxes and photocopiers; the latest information on job vacancies from newspapers and the Internet; together with information, advice & guidance support from qualified and experienced staff. TEN is a delivery agency for Next Step advice on learning and work.

Work Ready Support Grants

Work-Ready Support Grants when available provide funding for unemployed clients of South Tyneside TEN to cover the costs of training and other activities identified in their individual Action Plans that have been designed help them prepare to return to work. The scheme is for those people at a disadvantage in the labour market, but who are unable to obtain help from other agencies

TEN Unemployed Forum

TEN has an established Unemployed Forum that meets on the first Wednesday of each month, in order to advise us on how to improve our services to better meet the job search needs of unemployed people in the Borough.          

TEN Client Resources                                                                       

TEN ICT, training and audio/ visual learning resources TEN Jobsearch Advice Centres provide computers for client use with full access to the Internet and email facilities for job search purposes, together with a wide range of specialised software programmes related to job search, adult careers guidance etc. We also deliver customised training in vocational and job search related skills and a have a number of interactive and video training programmes on interview skills, writing job applications etc.

TEN Outreach Engagement

TEN has a team of Outreach Engagement Advisors working to encourage take-up of our , and our partners’, services amongst residents in all six of the designated Priority Areas in the Borough. The team works alongside other local agencies to develop referral networks, initiatives and events to encourage participation.

Jobsmart

Jobsmart is a fully integrated FREE recruitment service, including sifting of CV’s and application forms and pre-interview screening. Our dedicated and friendly staff have excellent knowledge of the local labour market and access to an extensive database of work-ready, motivated and trained candidates specifically for the following industrial sectors: Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism; Retail; Care and Personal Services; ICT and Data Input. We also provide support for successful candidates including, access to work grants, initial transport costs and top-up training. Click here or on the menu link for further information.  

TEN is happy to say that we have successfully been re-accredited for both the internal and external provision of Information, Advice and Guidance to adults.