
We work in close partnership with almost 300 referral agencies throughout the North East – including Job Centre Plus, mental health charities and employability schemes.
56% of the women we see have been unemployed for 12+ months, 45% are single parents, 14% have a disability. Our help dovetails with existing youth employment provision reaching young women and teenage girls so we can support them to move into a permanent role.
The impact on our clients and their family cannot be overestimated. By helping women into work we boost their confidence, help them be a role model to their children, bring income into their local economy, and be active members of their community.
We know our service works! 72% of the women we support get the job, and 95% report feeling more confident and prepared for their interview.
Life at Smart Works Newcastle
Here is a snapshot of what life at Smart Works Newcastle is like