Starting work with us
Benefits to working here
South Tyneside Council is the largest employer in the Borough.
As an employer of choice, we make sure that our employment policies and practices are always up-to date.
For information on our benefits, training, health and flexible working, see benefits of working for South Tyneside Council.
Essential training
Your training will support you to do your job well.
Depending on your role, you will need to complete several training modules.
Courses are available on the E-learning portal. This link will become available when your account is set up.
Some courses may be offered in-person as well.
The following must be completed in your induction period:
- Induction
- Data protection
- Cyber security (if relevant to your role)
- An introduction to health and safety at work
- Diversity, equality and discrimination
- Staying safe with display screen equipment (if relevant to your role)
- Safeguarding
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)
We are passionate about equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) and want to provide a safe working environment where everyone feels comfortable.
That is why we have several EDIB network groups that you can join and participate in:
- Neurodiversity and Disability Network
- Women's Network
- Staff Carer's Network
- LGBTQIA+ Network
- Ethnic Minority Network
If you'd like to discuss the EDIB networks in more detail, please contact OD Advisor, Susan Clennell on susan.clennell@southtyneside.gov.uk or 0191 424 6189 or Amy Norton on Amy.Norton@southtyneside.gov.uk or 0191 424 6136.