Jobs from Durham County Council

We’re looking for a fun,energetic & patient support worker 9 year old girl,in Durham (DH1) Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 40551b7d The “Super Support Worker” Badge – Could you join our squirrel club? Are you ready to earn your most important badge yet? We’re looking for a fun, energetic and patient support worker to join the “clubhouse” of our 9 year old girl, in Durham (DH1) If you know your A-Wo

This is an exciting opportunity to lead in the delivery of all productions at our three cultural venues; Gala Durham, Empire Consett and Bishop Auckland Town Hall, as well as on the festivals and events programme across County Durham. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will provide leadership for a multiskilled technical team to ensure the delivery of the programme at the three venues as well as for the festiv

If you have elderly friends or relatives, you’ll understand the value they place on independence. As a Home Care and Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping people maintain that independence. This role offers the chance to work in social care and contribute to a vital 24-hour community service in your local area, providing care and support to residents with

Can you help shape brighter futures for care-experienced young people? We’re looking for a passionate and motivated professional to join our Children in Care and Care Leavers Service as a Care Leaver Homelessness Prevention Specialist. This is a unique role where you will make a real difference. You will work directly with young people leaving our care to prevent homelessness at a critical stage i

Class Teacher Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE) Required to start 1st September 2026 Woodland Primary School is a small, two-class village school located in Woodland, County Durham. It is part of a federation of six small rural schools that make up the Durham Dales Partnership. The governors and Executive Headteachers are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly adaptable teacher to jo

We are seeking a Social Work Assistant (Full-time, 37 hours per week) to support our young people aged between 0 to 18 within our Children in Care Service. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will support our children by supervising family time for them and their family members, ensuring their emotional and physical safety. You will support our Social Workers by completing life story work with our children to e

Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027. Required to start 1st Septmeber 2026. Hesleden Primary School is looking for a passionate and motivated teacher to join our supportive and committed teaching team, working in our Early Years & KS1 unit. The successful candidate will lead and teach in Early Years, Foundation & KS1 so experience is essential. This role will involve working with our Early Ye

PA required to support male aged 8 who lives in Ushaw Moor Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0e9f4b89 PA required to support male aged 8 who lives in Ushaw Moor who has autism, learning difficulties and is none verbal. The assistant will be required to support on a 2:1 basis to enable the child to access the local community and activities linked to the child’s interests. The assistant will also be re

Care Assistant for a gentleman with multiple sclerosis Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: dfb04f55 Carer or carers needed to care for gentleman with multiple sclerosis the hours are 8-11:30 mon-sun only 4 days needed to be decided if you are a successfull candidate and on availability you will work as a double up in a team of 2 as the gentleman needs hoist transfers and rolling. Duties include persona

We seek a full-time, permanent Social Worker who is calm under pressure and passionate about improving the lives of service users. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will play a vital role in supporting safe, timely hospital discharges by ensuring responsive and effective service delivery when it matters most. Your work will directly contribute to positive outcomes for individuals transitioning from hospital t

Due to increased service demand we have an exciting opportunity for an additional Senior Occupational Health Nurse to join our well-established in-house Occupational Health team. The team provides a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health Service to Council employees and external contracts, based in Meadowfield, Durham. Durham County Council is the largest Council in the North-East and has over 16,0

Female Personal Care Assistant required for a 59 year old lady in the Durham area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 5deb618e Female Personal Assistant Required – 15 Hours (Direct Payments) ✨ Hours negotiable for the right person Hello! I’m a young-at-heart, vibrant 50-something lady looking for a kind, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support me in my home and out in the community. I live

Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Nursery) Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only 2 weeks. Required to start 1st September 2026. The governors of Timothy Hackworth Primary School seek to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant who is wholly committed to becoming an integral member of our hard-working and dedicated team. The successful applicant will be able to de

Class Teacher Blackhall Primary School Fixed Term Contract- Maternity Cover until 1st June 2027 Required to start September 2026. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced individual with an excellent understanding of the primary curriculum. The successful candidate should: Have experience of working within KS2 Be passionate about children and inspire them in their le

The successful candidates will become part of a highly motivated and successful Occupational Therapy Service within County Durham. These posts are 1x full time post (East Team) and 1x 30 hour post (South Team), temporary until 31st March 2027. WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking for an individual with experience of working with service users with predominantly physical health disabilities. If you are

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Technician to provide essential technical and design support within our Traffic Signals and Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) team, contributing to traffic management, road safety, and transport planning initiatives across the county. WHAT IS INVOLVED? As a Senior Technician in the Traffic Signals and UTMC team, you will help manage the day-to-day running

Teaching Assistant Full Time, Term Time only plus 2 weeks Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027 Required to start 1st September 2026 We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated and effective Level 3 teaching assistant to support, nurture and inspire our pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning for pupi

Teaching Assistant Part Time - 22.2 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks Permanent Contract Required to start 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Governors of Shincliffe C of E Primary School wish to appoint a committed, hardworking, well organised person to the position of Teaching Assistant. - To contribute to the delivery of the national curriculum and provide support fo

DurhamLearn works with local communities, a range of voluntary organisations, employers and public health to deliver the training people need to help change their lives for the better. We ensure that provision is local and accessible, with training delivered in more than 100 venues across Durham County. Courses include a broad range of opportunities for personal development, support for health and

The Role We are seeking a Deputy Manager who will support the Registered Manager to ensure the deliveery of high-quality care. You will work directly with Children and Young People, their families and carers, as well as other relevant professionals identified within the Care Plan. The Deputy manager will work in partnership with the Registered Manager to model best practice and lead on interventio

Home Support Worker - Grade 5 2 x 27 Hour Permanent Posts We are excited to be expanding our team of Home Support Workers within Bluebell apartments and Hawthron House, a dual scheme comprising of respite / short break care, and in two specialist flats, delivering a ‘step up / step down’ approach of care to young people and adults with complex learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum diagnosis

Pastoral Support Officer Grade 7- £30,024 - £33,699 (pro rata & pay award pending) Permanent- Full Time- Term Time Only (plus one week). Required to start 1st September 2026 pending DBS Clearance. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a warm, welcoming, community focussed school in the village of Ushaw Moor, near Durham. We are a very proud school who believe passionately in providing the best

The successful applicant will be responsible for working as a social worker in the Central Durham Mental Health Social Work Hub within an Integrated Mental Health Service, providing assessment and intervention to service users/carers. This post is Full Time Temporary for 12 Months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will provide assessment, care planning, and interventions for service users and carers referred

We are seeking an exceptional team player to join us as an Application and Development Specialist. The team is involved in a range of high-profile initiatives including an ambitious cloud migration programme, the centrepiece of which is our move to Oracle Fusion, and we are also the technical lead for implementing AI and automation solutions across the council. If you have the knowledge, skills an

Teaching Assistant Temporary Contract until 31/08/2027. Full Time - 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday -Thursday, 7.30 – 3.00pm Friday Required to start 1st September 2026. Newton Hall Infants’ School is a small, friendly school with a real sense of community. We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who • Is caring, enthusiastic and committed to their role in supporting pupils • Is able to work as part

Teaching Assistant (2 year-old provision - nursery) Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027 Part Time- 5 mornings a week (16 hours) Required to start 1st September 2026 We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to join our school in extending our provision to include 2-year-olds. The role will require you to be flexible and be able to support across the EYFS setting, according to

Highways Services re looking for a Structures Assistant Engineer to join their Highway Team. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for providing assistance in a wide range of services within the Structures Design Team. Assisting in the preparation and delivery of cost-effective structural designs including bridges, ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards to internal / extern

English Teacher MPS M1-M6 (£32,916- £45,352) One Year Temporary Contract, full time. Required to start as soon as possible. The Woodlands EHN Team is seeking to appoint a qualified English Teacher (QTS) to deliver high quality English teaching to Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who are medically too unwell to attend their mainstream school, as well as those receiving education othe

Maths Intervention Teacher Casual Contract for one year -100 hours minimum each year. Extra casual hours available to suit throughout the school year. To start as soon as possible. The Woodlands EHN Team are seeking to recruit qualified Maths intervention teachers to educate pupils who are medically too unwell to attend school or accessing education on an EOTIS package. This is a fantastic opportu

English Intervention Teacher Casual Contract for one year- 100 hours minimum each year. Extra casual hours available to suit throughout the school year. Required to start as soon as possible. The Woodlands EHN Team are seeking to recruit qualified Secondary English intervention teachers to educate pupils who are medically too unwell to attend school or accessing education through an EOTIS package.

Teaching Assistant Grade 5 - £26,403- £28,598 (Pro rata) Permanent, Full Time, Term time only 2 weeks. Required to start 1st September 2026 pending DBS clearance. The Governors are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistant for our Reception class. We are looking for somebody who has a passion for teaching and learning, who can work as part of our new team in order to provide positive learning experien

Out of Hours Supervisor Grade 5 £26,403 – 28,598 (pro rata) Permanent, Term time only, part time Working hours are 3.15pm to 5.30pm as a minimum but there may be a requirement to stay till 6pm depending on demand As soon as possible We ARE Etherley Lane and We ARE an exciting place to be!. There’s always lots going on at Etherley Lane and we put our children at the heart of everything we do. The G

Join our School Crossing Patrol Service! Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have good communication skills and a strong sense of community spirit? Do you have road sense? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love for you to join our School Crossing Patrol Service! WHAT IS INVOLVED? We have a vacancy for a permanent part-time School Crossing Patrol officer. Your role will be to ensur

Join our School Crossing Patrol Service! Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have good communication skills and a strong sense of community spirit? Do you have road sense? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love for you to join our School Crossing Patrol Service! WHAT IS INVOLVED? We have a vacancy for a permanent part-time School Crossing Patrol officer. Your role will be to ensur

If you have elderly friends or relatives, you’ll understand the value they place on independence. As a Home Care and Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping people maintain that independence. This role offers the chance to work in social care and contribute to a vital 24-hour community service in your local area, providing care and support to residents with

Behaviour Support Officer (Enhanced Teaching Assistant) Grade 5 £26,403-£28,598 (Pro Rata) Permanent, Full Time, Term Time plus 2 weeks Required to start as soon as possible, pending DBS clearance. We are looking for a Behaviour Support Officer to work with our pastoral team in supporting the team leader to ensure the highest standards of behaviour, progress, achievement, and attendance with all o

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Property Help Desk Advisor located at Meadowfield Depot working within the Strategic Facilities Management Service. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will work within the Property Help Desk Team, providing support to the Service Delivery Manager and the wider management team within Strategic Facilities Management and Corporate Property and Land. The post

Deputy Head Teacher Leadership range L1-L5 (£51,773-£57,137) Permanent- Full Time. Required to start September 2026 or soon as possible thereafter pending DBS clearance. Aclet Close Nursery School is a Maintained Nursery School with a Headteacher and Governing body. We are looking for an exceptional person to fill this role. You will be a qualified and experienced Early Years Teacher, who is looki

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Durham County Council to join our well established ‘in house’ Occupational Health Service in making a positive contribution towards workplace health and wellbeing. The team provides a SEQOHS accredited Occupational Health Service to Council employees and external contracts, based in Meadowfield, Durham. Durham County Council is the largest Council in the Nor

Teaching Assistant Grade 3 (£25,185 - £25,989) Pro Rata. Temporary contract depending on pupil funding continuing (31/08/2027). Required to start as soon as possible (subject to DBS). Tow Law Millennium Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Teaching Assistant to work with a variety of age groups throughout the school. This needs to be someone who understands and is ready for t

Are you a practitioner with experience of working with families affected by drug and/or alcohol use, delivering substance misuse interventions, and of supporting others to improve their practice and build confidence? This newly created post could be the job for you! WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is one of 3 new practice advisor roles in our Supporting Solutions Service. Our Supporting Solutions Service o

Are you a practitioner with experience of working with victims, survivors or perpetrators of domestic abuse, and of supporting others to improve their practice and build confidence? This newly created post could be the job for you! WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is one of 3 new practice advisor roles in our Supporting Solutions Service. Our Supporting Solutions Service offers intensive interventions to ch

Are you a practitioner with experience of supporting children and families where emotional distress, attachment difficulties, neurodevelopmental needs or parental mental ill-health impact on safety, stability or daily functioning, and of supporting others to improve their practice and build confidence? This newly created post could be the job for you! WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is one of 3 new practic

PA required to support male aged 8 who lives in Ushaw Moor Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0e9f4b89 PA required to support male aged 8 who lives in Ushaw Moor who has autism, learning difficulties and is none verbal. The assistant will be required to support on a 2:1 basis to enable the child to access the local community and activities linked to the child’s interests. The assistant will also be re

Temporary until March 2028 - 30 hour post Wellbing Sport and Leisure are looking for a Wellbeing Assistant to join their team in the East and West of Durham . WHAT IS INVOLVED? To deliver a range of activities in community settings to facilitate lifestyle and behaviour change in individuals and promote community wellbeing (to support physical and mental health e.g., group exercise, walking, runnin

Residential Workers - Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Residential Workers for

Team Leaders – Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Team Leaders for children’s homes across County Durham

Residential Support Workers – Temporary 12 Month development opportunity Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 plus enhancements which include time and a third for unsociable hours and overtime. The Role Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? We are offering an exciting 12-month development opportunity within our Children’s Homes Service. This role is designed

Do you have experience of working with people who have dual sensory loss? Are you a Social Worker or a Visual Impaired Rehabilitation Worker? We have a rare opportunity to join us and contribute to making a difference to individuals and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to be part of a countywide Sensory support team providing an effective social care service to pe

We are looking to appoint a Social Work Assistant to work within the Easington Locality. The team provides an effective and efficient Assessment and Care Management service to adults 18 years and over with a physical disability, older people, and their carers. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will have a good understanding of key policy drivers and issues affecting the team’s service user groups and their ca

Applications are invited from a motivated and organised person to join our small and supportive Hospital Discharge Team. This team acts as the first point of contact in hospitals and plays a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely, appropriate support before being discharged from hospital. This is a ward-based and community role focused on triaging referrals, gathering and analysing inform

Applications are invited from a motivated and organised person to join our small and supportive Hospital Discharge Team. This team acts as the first point of contact in hospitals and plays a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely, appropriate support before being discharged from hospital. This is a ward-based and community role focused on triaging referrals, gathering and analysing inform

Teaching Assistant Grade 3, £25,185- £25,989 (Pro Rata) Temporary until 31st August 2027- Part Time- 29.25 hours (8.30am – 3.30pm) Required to start 1st September 2026 The Governors of St Oswald’s CofE Aided Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an experienced teaching assistant to join our fantastic school. The school is looking for someone who will join our strong school team as a teac

Teaching Assistant Grade 3 - £25,185- £25,989 (pro rata) Permanent, full time, term time plus two weeks. Required to start September 2026. We are looking for a proactive Teaching Assistant to work within our support staff team. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Depart

Class Teacher M1 – M6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 Full Time Required to start 1st September 2026 Cassop Primary School & Nursery is a small village school with mixed age classes and is set between the villages of Cassop and Quarrington Hill. We have the drive and determination to offer our children the best education possible. Cassop is a happy friendly school that captur

Join us as we strengthen the heart of our hospital’s social work service. We’re seeking a supportive, skilled leader who can guide a dedicated team through complex situations with empathy, clarity, and confidence. You’ll lead a passionate, forward-thinking hospital social work team that’s committed to delivering safe, compassionate, person-centred support for patients and their families. We’re loo

School Chaplain Part Time, 14 hours per week, term time only Grade 5: £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata Start June 2026 St. Anne’s C of E Primary and Nursery is seeking to appoint a School Chaplain to nurture faith in our school community and ensure our Christian vision and values permeates all aspects of school life. This is a part time post, working 14 hours per week. There is scope to negotiate a work

The successful applicant will be responsible for working as a social worker in the Central Durham Mental Health Social Work Hub within an Integrated Mental Health Service, providing assessment and intervention to service users/carers. This post is Full Time Temporary for 12 Months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will provide assessment, care planning, and interventions for service users and carers referred

Outreach Support Worker required to support a 7 year old boy living in the Durham area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 2599ae37 Outreach Support Worker required to support a 7 year old boy who lives in the Sherburn area of Durham. The child you would be supporting is a bright, cheeky and energetic 7 year old who thrives on 1:1 attention and loves activities such as climbing, trampolining, swimming

Support Worker required to support a young person aged 15 years who lives in Durham, DH1 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 03427d23 Support Worker required to support a young person aged 15 years who lives in Durham, DH1 We are looking for a calm, reliable and enthusiastic personality to provide support for our son. Experience and understanding around autism will be an advantage. Hours /Wage Hours of

Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3 Apprentice, £8 per hour Fixed Term- 18 month Apprenticeship. Full Time, Term Time. Start date is to be negotiated between Headteacher and successful applicant. Framwellgate Moor Primary School is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to achieve Level 3, who will have responsibility to provide wide ranging support in Early Years/KS1/KS2. We are lo

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you want to be part of a happy, strong, committed and aspirational team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer. This role is central to ensuring that young people, especially those facing attendance challenges, receive t

Class Teacher Required: September 2026 Oakley Cross Primary School is a friendly, inclusive and caring primary school where pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong community ethos, supportive staff team and commitment to helping every child achieve their very best. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team. This is an exc

Are you looking to work in a school environment and support children across the lunch time period, both in the dining hall and at play? We are seeking a mid-day supervisor to join our lunch time team and contribute positively to the welfare and play of the children in our school. We are a successful community school that is committed to continual improvement and the provision of rich learning expe

Class Teacher (KS1 & Lower KS2) Full time, MPS1-MPS3 Required from September 2026 (Or ASAP by Arrangement) Fixed term until August 2027 The Governing Body of this popular primary school seek to appoint excellent, enthusiastic, creative and motivated Teacher to support the excellent KS1 department within our school. We are looking for a teacher (ECT welcome to apply), who has a passion for working

The successful applicant will be responsible for working as a social worker in the Initial Social Work Assessment Team within an Integrated Mental Health Service, providing assessment, and short-term intervention to service users/carers. Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valley Foundation Trust are integrated as part of a partnership agreement. The teams comprise of staff from the Adult

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic social care staff to join us as a Review Officer working within a countywide service overseeing the annual reviews of adults across our locality. We have a temporary part time 18.5 hour post to cover maternity for 7 months or return of postholder. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team shaping a person-centred, modernised appr

Early Years Educator Apprentice £8 per hour Temporary Contract- 18 months (plus 3 months for End Point Assessment). Full Time- 37 hours (including 1 day at college) Term Time. Required to start 01/09/2026, pending DBS clearance. Wearhead Primary School is part of a federation of six small rural primary schools. The Executive Headteachers and Governing Board of the Durham Dales Partnership are seek

The Governors seek to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 teacher, to join our dynamic team. Start Date: 1st September 2026 Aim High, Be Proud At Red Rose Primary School, we value each and every child and strive for continual improvement. Our school sits at the heart of our community and provides a safe and secure environment in which everyone can learn together and develop as i

Assistant Headteacher L4 – 8, £55,747 - £61,534 Permanent, Full time, Required from 1 September Crook Primary School wish to appoint a caring, skilled, enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to work within the Senior Leadership Team and who will have responsibility for the EYFS. We are looking for a proven, successful practitioner with senior leadership experience who has high

OUTDOOR INSTRUCTORS / TEACHER (KS1 & KS2) Teaching Pay Range: Outdoor Instructor Role: Teacher of Outdoor Education: M1 - M6 (Main Scale) Outdoor Education Instructor: Grade 7 (£30,024 - £33,699 pro rata) term time plus 2 weeks The Governing Body of this popular primary school seeks to appoint excellent, enthusiastic, creative and motivated Outdoor Instructors to support the development of excelle

Level 3 Apprentice – Early Years Educator £8 per hour Part time, 30 hours- Monday- Friday Temporary, until 31st March 2028 (in the first instance) Required from 1st September 2026 Langley Moor Schools Federation are seeking to appoint an excellent early years apprentice to join our dedicated and friendly nursery team. The successful candidate will become part of a committed and successful team who

Residential Workers 1x Full Time 37 Hour Post 1x Part Time 18.5 Post Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). The Role An opportunity in a truly unique setting. Maple House isn’t just another children’s home, it’s a nationally rare transitional service supporting young people aged 12–18 as

Do you want to support parents to achieve meaningful and sustainable change and help more children to remain safely within their birth families? We are looking for a social worker who has completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment to join our fantastic pre-birth team. This could be the right role for you! WHAT IS INVOLVED? In our Pre-Birth team you will work closely with care leavers,

Teacher MPS 1-6 / UPS1-3 £32,916 to £51,048 per annum Permanent, Full Time Required for September 2026 Are you an inspirational teacher? Do you want to work in a school that will challenge your skills, develop you as teacher and value your contribution? We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational teacher to work initially in Key Stage 1. We are a successful community school wi

Teacher (Maternity cover – to be discussed at Interview) MPS 1-6 £32,916 - £45,352 Full time, Temporary – maternity cover Required from September 2026 until the return of the postholder Framwellgate Moor Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate, professional and highly motivated individual to join our supportive and successful team from September 2026. Temporary Maternity Leave Teacher -

Residential Workers - Short-Breaks – Sherburn Area Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. The Role We have a rare opportunity to join our team who provide short

Team Leader - Short-Breaks – Sherburn Area Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. Park House is a short break provision providing care and support for children and young people aged fr

Support Worker required to support a young person aged 15 years who lives in Durham, DH1 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 03427d23 Support Worker required to support a young person aged 15 years who lives in Durham, DH1 We are looking for a calm, reliable and enthusiastic personality to provide support for our son. Experience and understanding around autism will be an advantage. Hours /Wage Hours of

Personal Assistant required to support male aged 11 years old who lives in Durham, DH1 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 425faa66 To support an 11 year old with multiple needs, Autism, ADHD, learning delay, and washing and dressing. More info will be supplied on interview. He is a loving boy who loves to go to Beamish and the farm. Hours / wage £13.50 per hour 12 hours per week term time 20 hours per

Primary School Class Teacher M1-UPS3 (£32,916- £51,048) Temporary- Maternity Cover- full-time. Required to start 1st September 2026. The Governors of this happy and successful school seek to appoint a committed and suitably qualified classroom teachers, who can provide exciting, stimulating lessons and an outstanding learning experience for our pupils. This position will be to cover a maternity le

Lunchtime supervisor Grade 1- £24,796 (Pro-rata) Permanent, 3.75 hours per week Monday to Wednesday, 11:55- 13:10 Required to start 01/06/2026 or sooner if possible pending DBS clearance. We are looking for a calm, dedicated and cheerful person to fulfil the role of lunchtime supervisor in our small rural school. Our children are caring, well behaved and enthusiastic. The applicant will be expecte

Lunchtime supervisor Grade 1 (£24,796 Pro-rata) Permanent, part-time- 11:55 to 13:10 Mon-Fri 6.25 hours per week. Required to start 01/06/2026 or sooner if possible. We are looking for a calm, dedicated and cheerful person to fulfil the role of lunchtime supervisor in our small rural school. Our children are caring, well behaved and enthusiastic. The applicant will be expected to follow the school

2 x Part-Time Posts | 18.5 hours per week paid on-call We’re expanding our County Wide Specialist Services (CWSS) team and are looking for passionate, motivated workers to help support children, young people, and families when they need it most. This is a part-time role (18.5 hours) with a minimum of two overnight on-calls, paid separately. While part time, regular additional hours are expected,

Class teacher M1 - 6 £32,916- £45,352 pro rata Permanent, 1 day a week Required from 1 June 2026 We ARE Etherley Lane and we are an exciting place to be! Etherley Lane is a forward thinking primary school in Bishop Auckland – we strive to provide the very best for our children and their families every day. We require a class teacher to join our team across the whole of the federation including our

Team Leaders – Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Team Leaders for children’s homes across County Durham

Residential Workers - Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Residential Workers for

We are seeking three exceptional and enthusiastic team players to join our Core Applications team. These new posts will support major systems in use across the council in areas such as finance, HR, leisure, planning, and digital mail fulfilment. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Applications and Development section builds solutions in-house using .NET, the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure cloud technologies

We are seeking two exceptional and enthusiastic team players to join our Automation team. These officers will work primarily with the council’s CRM platform, supporting residents and officers by dealing with technical queries, developing and testing forms and processes, and providing advice and access to data. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Applications and Development section builds solutions in-house usi

Out of Hours Supervisor Grade 5- £26,403 (pro rata) Permanent, Term time only, part time Working hours are 3.15pm to 5.30pm, as a minimum but there may be a requirement to stay till 6pm depending on demand. Required to start as soon as possible. We ARE Etherley Lane and We ARE an exciting place to be!. There’s always lots going on at Etherley Lane and we put our children at the heart of everything

The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client-side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council. The team has an expanding mechanical and electrical design requirement. As such we are seeking applications from candidates the role o

Primary School Class Teacher M1-UPS3 (£32,916 - £52,149) Permanent, Full-time Contract to begin in September 2026. The Governors of this happy and successful school seek to appoint a committed and suitably qualified classroom teacher, who can provide exciting, stimulating lessons and an outstanding learning experience for our pupils. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practi

Home Support Worker - Grade 5 3x 27 Hour Permanent Posts We are excited to be expanding our team of Home Support Workers within Hawthorn House, a dual scheme comprising of respite / short break care, and in two specialist flats, delivering a ‘step up / step down’ approach of care to young people and adults with complex learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum diagnosis and present with behavio

Residential Support Workers – Temporary 12 Month development opportunity Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 plus enhancements which include time and a third for unsociable hours and overtime. The Role Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? We are offering an exciting 12-month development opportunity within our Children’s Homes Service. This role is designed

Teaching Assistant Grade 5- £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata Temporary- 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday, Thursday and Friday Required to start 8th June 2026 St. Anne’s C of E Primary and Nursery is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teaching Assistant to support in Year 1 and work with SEND pupils in Year 5, predominantly in a 1:1 capacity. The working pattern will be Monday in Year 1 and Thursday and Friday

Regional Adoption Agency Education Adviser - exciting new opportunity to enhance the support offer for adoptive children and their families through the provision of education expertise with Adopt Coast to Coast. We are seeking a qualified and experienced teacher who is passionate about making a difference to children’s outcomes and is looking for a new challenge, temporary for 2 years. WHAT IS INV

This is a unique opportunity, and we are looking for a post holder with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the social care and SEND agenda. Someone who can identify areas for improvement, agree and implement service transformation and practice improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and their families specifically those with Special Educational Needs and Di

Are you passionate about health, fitness, and wellbeing? This is an exciting opportunity to do what you love. THRIVE with Durham Leisure Centres. We have a number of Leisure Assistant positions available. These are exciting roles that present an opportunity for you to engage with all remits of our centres. Across our leisure centres, permanent full and part time posts are available, along with cas

We currently have four opportunities for Independent Housing Officers to join the Independent Living Team. Three vacancies are temporary until 31st March 2029, and one vacancy is temporary for 12 months. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will provide hands on floating/tenancy support to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with an aim of preventing homelessness or future homelessness. You will

Are you a forward-thinking finance professional with a passion for working in a high-quality finance team? This is an exciting strategic opportunity for you to progress your career within Corporate Finance and Commercial Services, as one of our very highly regarded Finance Managers. The Council is investing in a new Oracle Fusion Finance System as part of developing new ways of working for the Fin

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Next Steps Team in Durham, a developing and ambitious service that prepares young people in care for independence. Our work with children looked after and care leavers has been recognised as outstanding, and we are continuing to build a team that is relational, restorative, and centred on young people’s futures. About Our Team The Next Steps Team support

Attendance and Safeguarding Officer Grade 6- £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata (term time only plus two weeks) Temporary- Full Time- Term Time Required from September 2026 (or sooner by arrangement). The Role: Wheatley Hill Community Nursery and Primary School is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of the local community. We are seeking to appoint a resilient, compassionate, and proactive Attendance

A support Worker is required to provide support a 13 year old boy who lives in the Aykley Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: fce2ff1e A support Worker is required to provide support a 13 year old boy who lives in the Aykley Heads area of Durham We are looking for someone to take our son, who has autism, out into the community either once or twice a week. He enjoys going for walks, going to the park an

Residential Workers - Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Residential Workers for

Deputy Manager – Children’s Homes Service Salary: £40,777 – £45,091 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). The Role We are seeking a Deputy Manager who will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. You will work directly with children and young people, their families and carers,

Team Leaders – Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (starting salary will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary. We are recruiting Team Leaders for children’s homes across County Durham

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen within the busy and fast paced SEND Information, Advice, Support Service (SENDIASS). WHAT IS INVOLVED? In this role, you will provide impartial, accurate, and up-to-date information, advice and support to parents, carers, children and young people (16–25) with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will empower famili

Class Teacher & Digital Leader Salary: Main Pay Scale TLR 2a for Digital Leadership Permanent, Full Time. Required to start Sptember 2026 The Governing Body of this popular primary school seek to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, creative and motivated Teacher and Digital Leader. At Wheatley Hill, we believe that quality learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. We are looking

Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (The Climb Project) Required from May 2026 £24,796 to £25,185 - pro rata (term time only plus two weeks) Temporary- Full Time Required to start- May 2026 The Role: Wheatley Hill Community Primary is a highly inclusive school dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and learning. As our school continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, creative

WHAT WE DO MATTERS The team at Aycliffe Secure Centre provide a caring, trauma informed and aspirational environment for young people aged between 10 and 18. Our young people are accommodated under a welfare or criminal justice order and have faced many adversities, including neglect, trauma, relationship breakdown and criminal proceedings. As a result, you will be working with young people with c

WHAT WE DO MATTERS The team at Aycliffe Secure Centre provide a caring, trauma informed and aspirational environment for young people aged between 10 and 18. Our young people are accommodated under a welfare or criminal justice order and have faced many adversities, including neglect, trauma, relationship breakdown and criminal proceedings. As a result, you will be working with young people with c

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Hospitality Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our café, bars, and events and functions. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This position requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent service. You will play a central role in ensuring that all hospitality areas operate smoothly and that visitors receive a

Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council! Why choose Durham County Council? We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual le

Coxhoe Primary School- Classroom Teacher M1-6- £32,916 - £45,352 Fixed Term- 1 year Contract (till 31st August 2027) Full Time. Required to start 1st September 2026. The Governors seek to appoint an inspirational, creative and dedicated teacher to join our warm and friendly school family. Coxhoe Primary School is a growing school with a drive and determination to provide our children with an enric

Enhanced Teaching Assistant (Sports Development Officer) Grade 5- £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (term time plus two weeks) Fixed Term- Full Time Required to start September 2026 pending DBS clearance till 31st August 2027. The Role: Wheatley Hill Community Primary is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of the local community. We believe that quality teaching and learning must take place both insi

Specialist Autism Pathway Lead M5- UPR3 TLR2b with 1 SEN point- £42,057 - £51,048 plus TLR2B £5,869 and SEN1 £2,787 Permanent- Monday 8.45 – 4.30pm Tuesday 8.45 – 3.45pm Wednesday 8.45-3.45pm Thursday 8.45-4.30pm Friday 8.45 – 3.45pm Required to start 1st September 2026. Durham Trinity School and Sports College is a very good and much sought after special school, with a very strong Ofsted report i

Applications are invited for a Social Worker within the Easington Locality Team. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Are you a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with a passion for helping adults? Durham County Council is seeking a motivated and empathetic Adult Social Worker to join our community-focused team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and their famil

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated cooks to join our vibrant team. This is more than a cooking role, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals accessing the service by creating nutritious enjoyable meals that support their health, wellbeing, and independence. WHAT IS INVOLVED As the cook you will be responsible for planning and preparing meals that mee

Are you an experienced children and families social worker keen to help develop the next generation of social workers in Durham? Are you passionate about working with vulnerable teenagers across County Durham? This brand new role could be the post for you! WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are expanding our very successful partnership with Frontline, by creating a new hub in our Adolescent Safeguarding and Exp