Safeguarding Hub / DurhamWorks
Everyone at DurhamWorks cares about the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. The DurhamWorks Safeguarding Hub provides information for young people on how we use safeguarding and prevent duty processes to protect young people.
News and Case Studies
Call 111 – Select Mental Health Option
30/05/2025
If you, or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis Call 111 - Select Mental Health Option.
Mental Health Awareness Week
31/03/2026
This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.
What is Loneliness Awareness Week?
31/03/2026
Loneliness Awareness Week is the world's largest campaign to inspire conversations about loneliness and promote connection activities happening across the world.
Learning Disability Week
31/03/2026
The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.
About Us
DurhamWorks is an inclusive programme aiming to find jobs for young people in County Durham and to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing into employment. We offer help to create a CV, search for jobs and apply for jobs. We can also help you prepare for a job interview.
We can help fund childcare, clothing or transport costs associated with your new role and help you budget for these costs.
We also have funding for employers to create employment opportunities for young people.