Vacancies through the Jobcentre Plus
Last updated: 23/06/2009
These are vacancies being advertised at the Jobcentre Plus located in the Newcastle city centre. These companies have not contacted the Student Job Shop directly specifying that they are looking for students, but the vacancies are listed for the public at the Jobcentre and the Job Shop staff have determined that these vacancies would be suitable for many students. This page is not updated daily, and it is only a very small selection of potentially suitable jobs being advertised at the Jobcentre Plus. Students are highly encouraged to look further into available Jobcentre Plus vacancies.
To apply for these jobs either phone Jobseeker Direct at 0845 6060 234, visit the Jobcentre Plus webpage or call in to their office at No. 1 Cathedral Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, opposite St. Nicholas Cathedral. You should be prepared to quote the appropriate job reference numbers if there is a specific job you want to inquire about.
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Job Title: Service Team Advisors (WAR/36376)
Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear
Hours: 16 hours per week
Wage: NMW - £6.50 per hour dependant on experience
Employer: Not stated
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 29/06/09
Description: Must be able to work in a busy paced environment. Experience is preferred but not essential. Essential applicants must be flexible with regards to working hours. Duties will be using the till, recruit account cards , provide an excellent level of customer service and to maintain a high level of retail standards. Supporting the till and fitting rooms operations.
How to apply: For further details about job reference WAR/36376, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: General Assistant (GAT/77176)
Location: Gateshead
Hours: 16 hours per week
Wage: NMW
Employer: Not stated
Duration: Permanent
Description: Applicants must have a artistic flair. Must have high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and be a good communicator as this is a customer facing role. Must also be computer literate. To assist a qualified tattooist in the day to day running of the salon. Between Monday and Saturday. Duties to include; serving customers, keeping the shop and equipment clean and tidy. The opportunity to train as a tattooist may also available.
How to apply: For further details about job reference GAT/77176, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: Retail Sales Assistant (GAT/77199)
Location: Metro Centre, Gateshead
Hours: 16+ hours per week
Wage: £5.73 per hour
Employer: At Home Textiles
Duration: Permanent
Description: Applicants must have good customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team. Previous experience is essential. Duties will involve dealing with customers, cash handling and merchandising and general house keeping duties in a household textile store. References will be required. Work is based in the Metro Centre, Gateshead.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jennifer Sampson at At Home Textiles, 35 Fenwick Close, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0RL, or to athometextiles@yahoo.co.uk.
Job Title: Stylist (NCS/37250)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 16+ hours per week
Wage: Depends on experience
Employer: Indulgence Hair and Beauty
Duration: Permanent
Description: Must have previous experience and be able to provide references. An NVQ level 3 is required. Duties include cutting, colouring and all other aspects of hairdressing
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 077900 25957 ext 0 and asking for Jane Simpson.
Job Title: Glass Collector / Kitchen Porter (NCS/38579)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 9 hours per week, Saturday, between 12noon – 11pm
Wage: NMW
Employer: Not given
Duration: Permanent
Description: No experience required as training can be given. Duties include glass collecting, looking after the presentation and safety of the customer area, washing dishes and maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen along with all other related tasks as required. Extra hours may be available depending on business needs.
How to apply: For further details about job reference NCS/38579, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: Care Assistants Bank (NCS/38554)
Location: Kingston Park
Hours: Cover only – no fixed hours
Wage: up to £6.10 per hour
Employer: Anchor Homes North East
Duration: Permanent
Description: Description
At Cranlea in Kingston Park, we provide residential care for 39 older people who have physical disabilities, moderate dementia, some mental health needs and moderate learning disabilities. You will attend to the personal needs & comforts of residents, with meals, personal care & domestic tasks. Previous care experience (paid or voluntary) & NVQ level 2 is ideal. If you have no caring experience you must have a knowledge & appreciation of what the work involves. Within selection you must demonstrate examples of self management, providing a good service, communicating well with others and maintaining high standards.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 01274 304525 and asking for Danielle Cresswell.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant (BLS/19166)
Location: Ryton
Hours: from 10 + per week, Mon – Fri between 8.30am – midday, term time
Wage: Negotiable, meets NMW
Employer: Crookhill Early Years
Duration: Permanent
Description: Must be qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Child Care. Will be working with children aged between 2 - 4, to be responsible for their own room, reporting to the Manager. This is a term time only vacancy, the hours of work will vary and this is to be discussed further at the interview. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Cheryl Metcalf at Crookhill Early Years, Hexham Old Road, RYTON, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3ES. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: Mini Bus Drivers (STG/23085)
Location: Stanley, County Durham
Hours: Days, 12 – 16 hours per week
Wage: £6.00 per hour
Employer: Skills Training Limited
Duration: Permanent
Description: Our client based in Stanley requires Mini Bus drivers to operate the Scholars Service picking trainees up at various points around County Durham. There are various hours available, 12-16 hours a week and drivers will collect trainees in the morning and the drop them home on an afternoon. Candidates must have their PCV licence, or have a driving licence dated from before January 1st 1997. Previous experience preferred
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Claire Gordon at Skills Training Limited, Unit 21 Tanfield Lea Ind Park, Tanfield Lea, Stanely, Co. Durham, DH9 9QF. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: Caretaker (SOS/31743)
Location: South Shields
Hours: Bank Post, no set working pattern
Wage: £13,233 per annum pro rata
Employer: South Tyneside NHS Trust
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 26/06/09
Description: We are looking for individuals with previous caretaking experience who are friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic with a 'can do' approach providing support to the services, staff and patients at various Trust premises. The hours will be various including: split shifts, early morning, evenings and some weekends. You will be required to travel, at short notice, between sites therefore driver/car owner essential. Duties include the opening and locking of buildings. As and when required and is not, therefore, a permanent post or guaranteed hours. Successful applicants may be required to provide a standard or enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
How to apply: Apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk with ref: 731-SOTW09-P162.
Job Title: Chef (NCS/37479)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 16 – 20 hours per week, 5 days over 7, between 12noon – 6pm
Wage: Exceeds NMW
Employer: Beyond Bar and Grill
Duration: Permanent
Description: Must have previous catering experience. Duties include food preparation, cooking, stock ordering and all other daily tasks as required. You will occasionally be required to work evenings to cover functions. Recruitment Subsidy considered and Worktrial eligible.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Charles Wright at Beyond Bar and Grill, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 5RE. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: Website Designer (FEG/15096)
Location: Gateshead
Hours: 16 hours per week, 3 days out of 5, days
Wage: £7.00 per hour + bonus + profit share
Employer: Not Stated
Duration: Permanent
Description: To work in mobile technology sector. Website design knowledge needed , no qualifications necessary as creativity and flair more important. Duties will involve web site designing and graphics and promotion online. Hours could increase in future. 1 day training on specialist Digital Laser Engraving equipment. Shift pattern is 2 days noon to 5pm and 3rd day 11am to 5pm. Employer states applicants able to use Corel Draw/Photoshop would have required basic skills. WORK TRIAL CONSIDERED FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS. Working in the Felling area.
How to apply: For further details about job reference FEG/15096, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: Post Office Clerk (KLL/8267)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 16 + per week
Wage: £6.00 per hour
Employer: Findlays Newsagents
Duration: Permanent
Description: Previous experience of post office work would be an advantage. Duties to include, cash handling, serving customers and conducting a range of postal and financial transactions.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Steven Jackson at Findlays Newsagents, The Boulevard, West Farm Ave, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8GA. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: Promotion Staff (NCS/38498)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 9 hours per week, Friday 8pm – 12am, Saturday 7pm – 12am
Wage: £5.73 per hour
Employer: Fever
Duration: Permanent
Description: Must be 18+ due to licensing laws. You must be loud, fun, energetic and outgoing. Your main duties will be to drive passing customers into the business. No experience is necessary. Personality is much more important for this role. Exempted vacancy - Employment Equality Act (Age) Regulations 2006.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Michael Crone at Fever, 7 Akenside Hill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: Quiz Master / Bingo Caller (NCS/38472)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 3 – 6 hours per week, 1 – 2 days from 7, between 7pm – 11.30pm
Wage: Exceeds NMW
Employer: Crofters Lodge
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 10/08/09
Description: Must have previous quiz master experience. Duties will include, being quiz master to general knowledge quizzes also bingo calling and possibly disco's on occasions. Will need to have checkable references.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 2869394 and asking for Erika Curran.
Job Title: Floor & Bar Staff (GAT/77103)
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Various
Wage: NMW
Employer: The Angel View Inn
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 30/06/09
Description: Duties include serving food and drink, maintaining hygiene standard and all associated tasks. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training will be given. Immediate start is available. Are you a great people person, Can you think on your feet? The Angel View Inn is looking for Bar Staff to join its team. We are looking for outgoing, motivated people with a strong work ethic.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Miss Rakhee Chopra at The Angel View Inn, Low Eighton, Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7UB, or to office@angelviewinn.co.uk.
Job Title: Supervisory Assistant (NWA/17383)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only
Wage: £14,587 per annum, pro rata
Employer: Thomas Bewick School
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 25/06/09
Description: Must have an interest in working with pupils with ASD and associated disorders. All pupils have significant learning difficulties and complex needs. The post holder will be expected to work from 11.45am until 1.15pm daily. Thomas Bewick is a specialist school for pupils aged between three and nineteen years with autism and pervasive developmental disorders and for those pupils whose needs can be met in autism-specific provision. Successful applicants are required to provide an Enhanced Disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
How to apply: For further details about job reference NWA/17383, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant (NCS/38463)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Hours: 20 hours per week, 4 days from 7 between 8 AM - 2 PM
Wage: NMW
Employer: Katherine's Florist Limited
Duration: Permanent
Description: Required for unloading and packing and conditioning of fresh flowers from wholesale market and Dutch delivery van. Duties to include; Stock rotation, general housekeeping and some lifting of heavy boxes on occasions. Will work with line manager to price code materials and distribute to branches. Includes hand delivery of goods for which knowledge of city centre is required. Employer is seeking applicants who can be flexible over hours of work with ability to work extra hours as required.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by obtaining an application form from, and returning it to Helen Niczad at Katherine's Florist Limited, 49-51 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4PG
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Job Title: Escort (NCS/38381)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 4-16 per week, Monday-Friday, days
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Lansdowne Services Ltd
Duration: Permanent
Description: Previous experience of working with and alongside children would be preferred although not essential. Duties: collecting children from their location and escorting them from one location to another. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant. Will be working around the Gosforth and Kenton areas.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Sacha Kelly at Lansdowne Services Ltd, Unit 10A, Brunswick Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7BA, or to sacha.kelly@lansdownetaxis.co.uk
Job Title: General Catering Assistant (WAC/14324)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 20 per week, Monday-Sunday, between 9am-3pm
Wage: £5.80 - £7.50 per hour
Employer: Catering People
Duration: Permanent
Description: Previous catering experience is essential. Duties include some food preparation, serving customers, cash handling, general cleaning, using a dishwasher and other associated tasks as required.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 2959088 and asking for Vivienne Fenwick
Job Title: Bar Staff (WAC/14315)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 17.5 per week
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Echo Bar
Duration: Permanent
Description: Previous experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Must be flexible with good customer service skills and be able to provide employment/personal references as required. Duties include serving customers, operating the till, ensuring all bar and table areas are kept clean and tidy and additional duties as required
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Rob Sherwood at Echo Bar, Newcastle City Jobcentre Plus, No. 1 Cathedral Square, Cloth Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1EE
Job Title: Waiting / Bar Staff (NCS/38344)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 16-35 hours per week
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Caledonian Hotel
Duration: Permanent
Description: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, although full training will be given. Main duties will include taking down orders for food and drinks, passing the order to the kitchen, serving food and drinks, presenting the bill and accepting payments.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Sharon Coleman at Caledonian Hotel, 64 - 68 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 2AT, or to personnel@caledonian-hotel-newcastle.com
Job Title: Till Operative (NCS/38142)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 16 per week, 5 over 7, between 8am and 10pm
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Nisa Stores Head Office
Duration: Permanent
Description: North East Convenience Stores - one of the largest independent local food convenience retailers in the North East - are seeking a till operative to work in an existing convenience store. Previous experience is essential. Duties include serving customers, operating a till, and any other related tasks as required. You must be self motivated and have bags of enthusiasm, to help deliver excellent levels of customer service. WORK TRIAL CONSIDERED.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Sanjeev Vadhera at Nisa Stores Head Office, 19 Brierley Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5PP, or to hr@northeastconvenience.com
Job Title: Cleaner (GAT/76893)
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Hours: 16 hours per week, 5 out of 7, between 7am-11am
Wage: £5.80 per hour
Employer: Red House (The)
Duration: Permanent
Description: Previous experience is essential. Duties will be cleaning services to the required standard including sweeping and mopping, using a vacuum, cleaning toilets.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 07917 524305 or 010244 320088 and asking for Julian Hook.
Job Title: Bar Staff/Waiting Staff (BLS/19108)
Location: Ryton, Tyne & Wear
Hours: Between 16 - 20 per week 5 days over 7. 4pm-11pm
Wage: Meets National Minimum Wage
Employer: Ivy Ryton
Duration: Permanent
Description: Must be aged 18 or over. Previous experience is preferred, but training will be given. Duties serving drinks ,clearing and cleaning tables. Must be flexible with approach to work. Exempted vacancy Employment Equality Act (Age) Regulations 2006
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 07790 793571 and asking for Paul Senior. Must telephone on mobile - do not write or call round.
Job Title: Receptionist (SOS/31606)
Location: South Shields
Hours: 18-20 hours per week, 5 days from 7, 9am-1pm
Wage: £5.73 per hour
Employer: Little Haven Hotel
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 26/06/2009
Description: Must be computer literate with good word processing skills. Must be confident in handling a high volume switchboard. Must have excellent telephone manner. Flexibility regarding hours is essential. Must be a team player, customer orientated and able to pay attention to detail. Duties include cash handling. Will involve taking reservations and dealing with customer queries.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mr Graham Davidson at Little Haven Hotel, River Drive, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1LH, or to info@littlehavenhotel.com.
Job Title: Part Time Cleaners (WAF/19991)
Location: North Tyneside
Hours: over 5 days
Wage: £6.50 per hour
Employer:Mel’s Cleaning
Duration: Permanent
Description: Experienced cleaners to provide top quality cleaning services in North Tyneside area, very occasional cover required in and around Hexham. Drivers only with own vehicle need apply. Must be able to confidently navigate around required areas. All domestic cleaning services including dusting, polishing, hoovering, washing floors and insides of windows and ironing, all duties to be completed with great attention to detail. Must be honest, reliable, hardworking and conscientious. Part time hours up to a maximum of 25 per week.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 2572775 ext 0 and asking for Hasia Hollyer
Job Title: Ironing and Laundry Assistants (NWA/17061)
Location: Newcastle
Hours: Various (16 hours per week)
Wage: £6.02 per hour
Employer:1st 4 ironing
Duration: Permanent
Description: Duties to include ironing customers garments, use of washing machines and all other duties associated within an ironing and laundry service. Must be able to fill in basic paperwork and use tills. Must be able to answer telephones and take customers orders both over the telephone and on the shop counter. Must be flexible in your approach to work have a ''can do attitude'' No previous experience necessary as full training will be given.
How to apply: Apply by e-mail only to admin@1st4ironing.co.uk
Job Title: Silver Service Waiting Staff (NCS/36140)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 9 per week, Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Call 4 Recruitment
Duration: Temporary
Description: Must be silver service trained. Duties include silver service at a full day event. You will be working at 2 events, one on the 27th June, and one on the 25th July 2009.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 3001411 and asking for Linda Callender. You can also email linda@call4-recruitment.co.uk to apply.
Job Title: Bar Supervisor (NCS/36142)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 9 per week, Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Call 4 Recruitment
Duration: Temporary
Description: Must be aged 18+ due to licensing laws. Must have previous bar experience at supervisory level. Duties include supervising bar staff at a full day event. You will be working at 2 events, one on the 27th June, and one on the 25th July 2009. Further dates may also be available.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 3001411 and asking for Linda Callender. You can also email linda@call4-recruitment.co.uk to apply.
Job Title: Bar Staff (NCS/36141)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 9 per week, Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wage: Meets NMW
Employer: Call 4 Recruitment
Duration: Temporary
Description: Must be aged 18+ due to licensing laws. Must have previous bar experience. Duties include bar work at a full day event. You will be working at 2 events, one on the 27th June, and one on the 25th July 2009. Further dates may also be available,
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 3001411 and asking for Linda Callender. You can also email linda@call4-recruitment.co.uk to apply.
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