4907 jobs found in Durham

Contractor Escort Location: HMP Durham or Frankland Shift pattern: 37 hours per week. Monday- Friday between 7.30am and 4.30pm Pay rate: £12.99 + overtime rate up to £22.73 These are temporary contracts with projects scheduled to come to an end by July 2027 Escorting Safely, Building Trust Safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact? Join our team as a prison escort in HMP Durham and HMP Frankland and help create a safer environment while supporting essential work within the justice system. As a prison escort, you'll be responsible for escorting contractors and personnel on and off-site, enabling them to complete planned and minor works while upholding the highest safety and security standards. Key responsibilities Escort contractors: Ensure contractors are safely guided to and from work areas, maintaining compliance at all times. Contractor check-in: Verify ID, assist with check-in, and ensure all...

Communications Specialist We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Communications Specialist to join their Corporate Affairs team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across both internal and external communications within a fast-paced, project-led environment in the construction sector. 🔧 The Role In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality communications content and PR activity across multiple channels and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: * Working with internal teams to generate ideas and plan communications activity * Writing and producing engaging content for press releases, social media, internal communications and website updates * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and ensure accuracy * Organising PR opportunities and supporting media activity on live construction sites * Visiting sites across the North East and...

We are working with a client in Durham to recruit a Family Support Worker. The role involves working alongside social workers to support families involved with Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. You will provide practical and emotional support to families, complete parenting work, and assist with family time arrangements This role involves daytime travel across County Durham and neighbouring Local Authorities as required. Start and finish times may vary in line with service demand; however, a minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with social workers to support families on CP, PLO, and court cases. Deliver all aspects of parenting work, including assessments and interventions. Support and supervise family time sessions as required. Build positive, professional relationships with families to encourage engagement and progress. Maintain accurate records and reports to contribute to case planning and court...

Cleaner - Holiday Cover Location: Durham Pay Rate: £16.90 per hour Hours: 8 hours per day Duration: 1 Week Holiday Cover Start: ASAP We are currently looking for a Cleaner to work on a construction site in Durham for one week's holiday cover. Duties: Cleaning site cabins Cleaning welfare areas, including toilets and canteens Emptying bins Keeping all areas clean and tidyRequirements: Previous cleaning experience preferred Reliable and hardworking Available to start immediatelyIf you are interested and available to start straight away, please apply today

Are you an experienced professional passionate about working with children and families? Service Care Solutions are currently seeking a dedicated Family Time Worker to join a dynamic team on an initial 3-month contract basis with a view to this being extended on an ongoing basis. This opportunity offers an engaging role within a  local authority, focusing on safeguarding and family support services. As a Family Time Worker your main responsibility will be to facilitate and support positive contact arrangements between children and their families. The role involves travel across County Durham and neighbouring Local Authorities, ensuring children maintain meaningful relationships safely and effectively. This role requires flexibility, as start and end times may vary depending on demand, with a guaranteed 30 hours per week and offering a pay rate of £13.26 per hour.  Candidate Responsibilities: Organise and supervise child contact sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive...

Children and Young Person's Support Work around Durham City / County Durham Area 8am-8pm Day/8pm-8am Night/ Respite shifts /8am-11pm + Sleep In Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff. For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes. This will record things such as the service user's emotions, any interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction. You will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues that may arise in relation to the young person, as well as aiding in their development and keeping them on...

An exciting opportunity to work with Everest, a brand name within the Home Improvements sector. Everest a brand built on values of innovation, communication, ownership, and collaboration, is now looking for field sales representatives who are eager to join a forward-thinking team, where your ambition and customer-focused attitude will be valued and rewarded. As a self-employed field sales representative, you’ll have the chance to build relationships with homeowners, guiding them through their home improvement journeys. As a Sales Representative you will: Attend customer appointments in their homes to discuss design ideas. Use bespoke design software to present home improvement solutions tailored to customers’ preferences. Develop your knowledge and become an expert on our wide product range, including windows, doors, double and triple glazing, conservatories and materials such as uPVC and aluminium. Are you interested in an unlimited earning potential? Commission based role...

Shuttering Joiner Agency: Search Consultancy Location: Durham Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced Shuttering Joiner to join our busy civils and structures teams across Durham. We are partnering with leading groundwork contractors and RC frame specialists who require "formwork" experts capable of constructing precise moulds for heavy-duty concrete pours and structural foundations. If you are a Joiner who thrives in a high-volume environment and can move seamlessly from traditional timber shutters in deep excavations to advanced proprietary systems like PERI or Doka, we have immediate starts and long-term runs of work available now. The Role Formwork & Shuttering: Constructing and installing high-quality timber and system shutters for foundations, ground beams, retaining walls, and pile caps. Groundwork Support: Working alongside groundworkers to ensure all sub-structure formwork is perfectly aligned, braced, and "concrete-ready." System Knowledge: Utilizing...

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional...

Daniel Owen are currently looking for an experienced Residential Site Manager for new build housing site in Durham This role will be Temp to perm must have new build housing experience The successful candidate will have experience working on a new build housing site Roles & Responsibilities Qualifications: SMSTS experience doing CMLS Working from a snagging list Experience working withing new build homes sector If interested in the position please apply or contact (phone number removed) for more information

MTrec’s New Opportunity; * MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham area. The Jobs You’ll Do; * Operating and maintaining embroidery machines to embroider and emboss logos onto clothing * Operating a range of machinery and hand tools on a daily basis * Threading reels and items on different machinery * Uploading various programmes and artwork onto machinery * Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issues * Quality inspection of garments, packing, labelling and bagging items * Working to various production drawings, making sure all specifications are met * Full training to be provided * Following strict health and safety guidelines About You; * Previous experience in a production or embroidery environment (preferred but not essential – full training provided) * The ability to understand technical drawings * Must be able to complete dexterous tasks and have key eye for detail * Excellent...

One-to-One Teaching Assistant (Year 8) Location: Durham Start Date: 14 September 2026 Contract: Full-Time (Initial one-term contract with strong potential for extension) Salary: Competitive (Based on experience) The Opportunity Our client school, a small independent school in County Durham, are looking for a somebody to work one-to-one with a student in Year 8. The student has an EHCP and needs support from an adult. He is has a well natured, intelligent student who needs a calm supportive and caring adult by his side. The role is term time only (36 weeks per year) and is 5.5 hours per day. What We’re Looking For "We want someone who brings energy to the classroom and has a genuine 'can-do' attitude toward child development." * Experience: Previous experience working within a school setting - Secondary school is desirable * Qualifications: A relevant Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent). * Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport...

Family Supervision Support Worker Needed - Start Immediately Location: Pity Me Pay: £15.50-£20 p/h + mileage Your Responsibilities Supervise and observe family contact sessions Promote safe, healthy interactions Keep clear, accurate written reports Identify and report safeguarding concerns Support children's emotional wellbeing Required Skills & Background Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar (preferred) Experience working with children or families (desirable) Confident report writing and communication DBS in place or willing to obtain Driving licence an advantage What You Get £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage Flexible shifts Fully funded training A meaningful role making a real impact Ready to support families and keep children safe? Apply today

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Pity Me Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional...

Clockwork Education are recruiting a Year 3 Primary Teacher to work in a welcoming school in County Durham, following May half term. The successful candidate will be required 5 days per week with 0.5 days PPA time. Responsibilities ·Covering the Year 3 class for the Summer term ·Delivery of lessons along with marking at the end of the school day Requirements ·Experience and knowledge of planning and teaching the nataional curriculum (and some phonics knowledge if KS1 is preferred) ·Must hold qualified teacher status (QTS) ECT's will be considered ·The ability to provide 2 x educational based references (preferably) ·Enhanced DBS disclosure Benefits * Competitive pay rates * Cash back incentives for referrals * A dedicated and personal consultant who is on hand 24/7 To apply for the role, please send your CV to Roamah Kahlon for immediate consideration. Clockwork Education is a recruitment agency and an employment business

Nursery Nurse / Early Years Teaching Assistant Clockwork Education are currently recruiting for a 1:1 Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant for a lovely school in County Durham. This role is part time and will require you to work half days, 5 days a week 08:30 - 12:00 Responsibilities * Working with small groups and some 1:1 within Nursery / Reception * Supporting the children through all lessons and encouraging them to stay on task * Ability to use own initiative and to change lesson plan when needed * Good behaviour management Requirements * Relevant level 2 qualification within EYFS * The ability to provide 2 x educational based references (preferably) * Enhanced DBS disclosure * A keen interest in working with and supporting children with SEND Benefits * Competitive pay rates * Cash back incentives for referrals * A dedicated and personal consultant who is on hand 24/7 To apply for the role, please send your CV to Roamah Kahlon for immediate consideration....

Production Operative – Sustainability & Recycling Location: Spennymoor DL16 Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Schedule: Monday – Friday | 06.00 - 16.00 The Role Are you looking for a consistent, full-time role where your work directly impacts the environment? We are seeking reliable and hard-working Production Operatives to join our team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our recycling process, ensuring that materials are handled, sorted, and processed efficiently to give them a second life. This is a hands-on position perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and a steady Monday-to-Friday routine. Key Responsibilities * Sorting & Grading: Identifying and separating different types of recyclable materials. * Machine Operation: Assisting with the loading and monitoring of recycling machinery. * Quality Control: Ensuring that only high-quality materials pass through the production line. * General Housekeeping:...

Humly are working with a Nursery attached to a school who are looking for an Early Years Teacher to work with them on an ongoing basis. The role would be to start ASAP, Monday to Friday 9-3:30 until the end of the academic year, it may continue for the correct person. * Motivate and stimulate children in their learning * Provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment * Aid the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities * Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources * encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play * Help children develop curiosity and knowledge * Work with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors * Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with...

Currently require a Mechanical Fitter for a long term contract for a business based in Houghton le Spring. Ideal candidate will have machine building/ automation experience and be able to work from technical drawings. Knowledge of Pneumatics is a must

Currently require a Electrician for ongoing work for a engineering business based in Houghton le Spring. Ideal candidate should have epxerience in a manufacturing environment and have experience of field wiring and panel work