NHS Choices College Darlington

01/10/2026

We are currently looking for placement opportunities in:

🎨 Painting & Decorating
🔨 DIY / Maintenance
🛠️ Property Maintenance
💻 Graphic Design & Creative Design Work

If you, or someone you know, could offer a young person a placement opportunity, even for just a few hours per week, we'd love to hear from you.

Please share this post, tag local businesses, or get in touch if you think you can help.

💫💫💫💫 WELCOME CLASS OF 2026-27 💫💫💫💫
We're delighted to share that our new cohort has now completed their inductions and many of our interns have started their work placements across the local community! 🎉

As part of our programme, we are always looking to develop new employer partnerships and create exciting opportunities that match the interests and career goals of our young people.

We are currently looking for placement opportunities in:
🎨 Painting & Decorating
🔨 DIY / Maintenance
🛠️ Property Maintenance
💻 Graphic Design & Creative Design Work

If you, or someone you know, could offer a young person a placement opportunity, even for just a few hours per week, we'd love to hear from you.

Our interns are over 18 with support offered throughout their placements, ensuring both the employer and intern have all the support they need to succeed.

Please share this post, tag local businesses, or get in touch if you think you can help.

Your support really can make a life-changing difference to a young person's future.
Thank you for supporting our interns and helping create opportunities within our community! 💙

30/09/2026

💫💫💫💫 WELCOME CLASS OF 2026-27 💫💫💫💫
We're delighted to share that our new cohort has now completed their inductions and many of our interns have started their work placements across the local community! 🎉

As part of our programme, we are always looking to develop new employer partnerships and create exciting opportunities that match the interests and career goals of our young people.

We are currently looking for placement opportunities in:
🎨 Painting & Decorating
🔨 DIY / Maintenance
🛠️ Property Maintenance
💻 Graphic Design & Creative Design Work

If you, or someone you know, could offer a young person a placement opportunity, even for just a few hours per week, we'd love to hear from you.

Our interns are over 18 with support offered throughout their placements, ensuring both the employer and intern have all the support they need to succeed.

Please share this post, tag local businesses, or get in touch if you think you can help.

Your support really can make a life-changing difference to a young person's future.
Thank you for supporting our interns and helping create opportunities within our community! 💙

26/08/2026

Come and work with us!

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for advocating for young people with SEN.

We need Support Workers to work alongside our college team to ensure that learners with SEN are supported to learn to the best of their abilities in the classroom and in work placement.

Bank Support Worker posts are now available in the following areas;

Sheffield - https://shorturl.at/UBK9x

Manchester - https://shorturl.at/d00A7

Birmingham - https://shorturl.at/PqdQw

London - https://shorturl.at/Fpcql

Hampshire - https://swlstg.nhs.uk/vacancies/ #!/job/v8255234

Please follow the links for each are for more information on the roles and how to apply, and for any questions please contact [email protected]

07/08/2026

We are proud to announce that we have officially joined our new host organisation South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

We look forward to working collaboratively in this exciting partnership, and driving Choices College into a successful future!

Find out more about our new host here https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/welcome-to-choices-college-3150
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A warm welcome to Choices College, which joins our Trust this week!

Choices College supports young people aged 16-24 with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or autism through personalised education, workplace experience and supported internships.

We were chosen as the college's new host organisation because of the strong links between the college's mission and our commitment to reducing stigma and supporting young people and communities 🤝

We look forward to working together and building on the college's success.

🔗 https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/welcome-to-choices-college-3150

16/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Kyran to Oxfam Darlington for a year-long Work Experience Placement through Choices College (NHS England), a Supported Internship programme for young people aged 16–24 with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Kyran began his placement working in our back room, sorting donations, hanging clothing, and pricing stock, as his confidence and skills grew, he progressed to working on the shop floor, where he became a valued member of our team.

On behalf of everyone at Oxfam Darlington, we'd like to congratulate Kyran on completing his placement - we're so proud of everything he has achieved and wish him all the very best for the future. Well done Kyran!

16/07/2026

👏

PC Coggin and PC Mulligan attended a graduation ceremony at Choices College in Hartlepool in celebration of all the young interns and their achievements.

The interns have taken part in police interventions throughout the last term aimed at education, provision and safeguarding; alongside all their hard work towards gaining experience and qualifications in employability, English and maths.

It was a pleasure to see their achievements be recognised and we wish them all the best for the future! 😊

10/07/2026

Staff Vacancies

We are recruiting for the following posts


Functional Skills Tutor – North East
Area Manager (Maternity cover) – North East
LSA (Maternity cover) – Teesside
LSA – Hampshire

All vacancies can be view and applied from here - https://swlstg.nhs.uk/vacancies/ #!/job_list/s11/Education?basicfallback=1&_ts=1

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07/07/2026

Fantastic news! 👏

🌟Success story from our 24-25 student!🌟

Scarlett began working with pupils with SEND at Discovery Special Academy as part of her supported internship placement with us at Choices. During this time, she discovered her passion for special education and chose to continue volunteering once a week after her placement ended to grow her skill set.
This experience has helped to build her confidence and develop key employability skills, including independent travel, teamwork and initiative.
Post graduating her internship; Choices College staff continued to still support Scarlett with exploring a teaching assistant career

We are so thrilled to announce that having successfully applied for a Learning Assistant apprenticeship, Scarlett will begin full-time employment at Discovery Special Academy this September.
Scarlett said, “I’ve really enjoyed my volunteering and have found it very rewarding. Seeing pupils make progress has been great and I’m proud to have been able to support them.”

Please join us in congratulating Scarlett on her achievement, and wish her success for the future! 🥳

Read more about internships and volunteering in the Spring edition of Tees Valley Education Mag 👇
https://www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spring-2026.pdf

29/06/2026

Another incredible success story! 👏 🌟

29/06/2026

Amazing news! 👏

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💚

24/04/2026

🚨Feel Good Friday 🚨

How is this for inspirational?

Supported Internships can make a real difference to a young person with SEN, and their journey into employment and independence.

With tailored support to match each individual, and with placements available across a wide variety of sectors - could we be the programme for your next steps?

Applications are open now for September 2026 👇
https://choices.envelope.host/s/?ref=U3VwcG9ydGVkSW50ZXJuc2hpcC02N2JmYjQ3ZTRhNGM3

24/04/2026

We recently had the pleasure of meeting with Charlotte from Inspire in South Tyneside, who shared more about the fantastic work they do to support people across the local community.

It was great to learn more about the positive impact Inspire is making and the wide range of support they offer.

We’d encourage everyone to take a look at their website to find out more about the amazing work they do 👇

Programme Calendar - https://book.plinth.org.uk/calendar/8dQfF9APZHq0DWOWoleP

Inspire South Tyneside - https://help.plinth.org.uk/IST

25/03/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight.

5 - 7, please call number provided when you arrive

🌟 NHS Supported Internships Open Evening 🌟

Wednesday 25th March

Applications for September are now OPEN!

Do you know a young person aged 16–24 from Durham, Darlington or surrounding areas with an EHCP who is ready to take the next step towards paid employment?

Choices College could be the perfect place to start their journey.

Join us at our Information Evening this Wednesday, 5–7pm in Darlington to learn more about our Supported Internship programme and how we help young people build skills, confidence, and real workplace experience.

Message us for more details or get in touch:
07825 456050
[email protected]

Limited spaces available – book early and please share to help us reach the right young people!

23/03/2026

🌟 NHS Supported Internships Open Evening 🌟

Wednesday 25th March

Applications for September are now OPEN!

Do you know a young person aged 16–24 from Durham, Darlington or surrounding areas with an EHCP who is ready to take the next step towards paid employment?

Choices College could be the perfect place to start their journey.

Join us at our Information Evening this Wednesday, 5–7pm in Darlington to learn more about our Supported Internship programme and how we help young people build skills, confidence, and real workplace experience.

Message us for more details or get in touch:
07825 456050
[email protected]

Limited spaces available – book early and please share to help us reach the right young people!

17/03/2026

📣 please could you fill in and share our annual send survey.

🗣️ we need as many voices as possible.

📊 This is a really important piece of work and it provides us with feedback on send services in darlington which is used to write a report that is shared with local authority, councillors, mp, education, health and social care leaders.
👇

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5abQzwBpnkOw3wvCNhVCD1EzuOdQhM5CqraqvpbudGhUMzlCRllNSEhTWVQ4UVNLNDVYUlUwWDdBVC4u&fbclid=IwRlRTSAPaxKRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXp5jF96YgY1Lb4XZitPpqG-u-7jnjMkHuJyyW-qbsPknhpbn2FUYbU2nh84_aem_EnJcs5O61qE6zA98MN0rbg

17/03/2026

We're back at Eastbourne community stadium on Saturday 18th April for the Darlington Town match against CLS park view AFC.

3pm kick off

We've got our hand warmers ready and
Team DPCF can't wait for our chips at half time 🤤

All welcome but please book using the link below so we can plan numbers and send out info to you.

Looking forward to seeing you there

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16/03/2026

Coffee Morning this Wednesday!

Come along, meet the team and ask any questions you might have before applying.

Cake & Coffee Morning Reminder

Quick reminder that our Cake & Coffee Morning is happening on Wednesday 18th March at The Old Exchange, Darlington, DL3 7DR.

This is a great opportunity for young people aged 16–24 with an EHCP from Durham, Darlington, or surrounding areas to find out about the NHS Supported Internship programme and take steps towards paid employment.

Come along to meet the team, past students working in the NHS and learn more about what the programme offers.

For more information or to book a place, please contact:
📞 07825 456050
📧 [email protected]

12/03/2026

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/about-us/news/mollys-journey-supported-internship-ward-hostess

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), we are proud to support young adults in gaining valuable work experience through supported internships.

12/03/2026

Cake & Coffee Morning Reminder

Quick reminder that our Cake & Coffee Morning is happening on Wednesday 18th March at The Old Exchange, Darlington, DL3 7DR.

This is a great opportunity for young people aged 16–24 with an EHCP from Durham, Darlington, or surrounding areas to find out about the NHS Supported Internship programme and take steps towards paid employment.

Come along to meet the team, past students working in the NHS and learn more about what the programme offers.

For more information or to book a place, please contact:
📞 07825 456050
📧 [email protected]