A RECRUITMENT day is being held in Derwentside to encourage people to consider a career in healthcare.

It is being held at Consett Jobcentre Plus, Medomsley Road, Consett, on Friday, from 10am to 4pm.

One of the UK's leading nursing and care agencies, Prestige, has joined forces with Jobcentre Plus to offer a range of employment opportunities.

Potential applicants are invited to arrange an appointment through the Jobcentre Plus office, or the branch of Prestige in Front Street, Chester-le-Street.

Alternatively, people can just come along on the day for an informal chat.

Eunice Bullerwell, Consett Jobcentre Plus manager, said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Prestige Nursing to handle this major recruitment exercise. This is an ideal opportunity for local people to come along and find out more about these exciting new jobs."

They are looking for experienced nurses, homecare workers, healthcare assistants, and support workers to supply NHS Trusts, local authorities, private hospitals, residential homes, private homecare clients, prisons, schools and charities.

People who wish to have their application processed immediately should bring as many of the following documents as possible: proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a passport, a birth certificate, an National Insurance number, two proofs of address, training certificates and three passport photographs. All applicants will have to be able to provide two professional references and will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Check. For more information, call 0191-389 4711.