Employment and training

Help and support to find work and training opportunities.

What we offer

Do you have the potential to grow and be part of a business that strives to deliver excellent services to our customers?

Bernicia Apprenticeships provide opportunities for people who are setting off on their journey to succesful employment or who want to upskill or retrain.

One of the best ways to kick start your career is an Apprenticeship. We know this because one fifth of our workforce joined us permanantly after completing an apprenticeship with us.

Why choose a Bernicia Apprenticeship?

  • You can train on the job and get paid while doing it
  • Competitive salary
  • A dedicated mentor and pastoral support
  • Opportunities to grow your career

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bernicia is a member of the Care Leavers Covenant

The Care Leaver Covenant was established in 2018 as part of the Government’s Keep on Caring’ policy aimed at supporting young people leaving care.

Our Care Leavers Programme includes one-to-one mentoring, support with training, work experience, internships and apprenticeships for care leavers aged 16-25, helping them take their next steps.

 

 

We work with local businesses to understand recruitment challenges and then work in partnership to create employability training programmes that provide people withthe the skills they need to make the most

Whatever employment or training aspirations you have, we’re here to support you every step of the way.  Our experienced team can help with writing CVs, preparing for interviews;  finding a job, work placement or training opportunity that suits your needs.

Get in touch and see how we can help you: employabilityteam@bernicia.com 

 

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Employment Programmes

Check out our range of Employment and Training Prrogrammes

£2 million

invested in employability in the North East

1500

school children provided with support and advice

£7 million

social value in the North East 2023/4

Award winning Apprenticeship Programme

Bernicia and Luke have helped me massively. I was very overwhelmed to start off with because I suffer with anxiety. I've been supported from the day I started here and I still am.

Sophie Thomas, AkzoNobel

What our customers say

Bernicia and Luke have helped me massively. I was very overwhelmed to start off with because I suffer with anxiety. I've been supported from the day I started here and I still am.

Sophie Thomas, AkzoNobel