Gateshead Go, Work, Live
Employment Services
Introduction to Service
Gateshead Go, Work, Live is delivered by Changing Lives and Education Development Trust on behalf of Gateshead Council. It is funded through Gateshead Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund by the UK Government.
We offer free 1:2:1 appointments to help you explore your options or achieve specific goals. Together we work on steps like researching training courses, accessing benefits advice and applying for jobs. Whether you’ve had time out of the job market, are looking for work for the first time or have been made redundant, our support can get you to where you want to be.
We can also help you access a variety of activities like volunteering, social groups, jobs fairs and workshops that could help you reach your goals.
We work in the community so aim to meet you somewhere that you can access easily and feel comfortable in your surroundings. If you prefer we can also arrange online meetings.
We have a flexible fund that we can access to purchase things that could help you gain and keep employment, such as interview clothes or tools.
Key Information
We offer:
- Dedicated team of coaches who can meet you in your local area
- Tailored 121 Individual Action Plan and Goals to meet your needs
- A range of activities and support available including
- Financial/Benefits Advice, Learning Opportunities, Training, Confidence Building, Mental Health Support and much more.
How to Access
We accept professional and self-referrals via the below contact details.
How to Contact
You can get in touch to receive support/submit a referral at ggwl@edt.org
Are you Eligible?
We support adults over 18 in Gateshead who are economically inactive, have the right to work in the UK and have a National Insurance number.
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