Rather than acting like a traditional recruitment agency, DurhamEnable focuses on understanding each individual, their goals and aspirations, while also working closely with families, carers, job centres and other support services.
Through its partnership with Spennymoor Town Football Club, DurhamEnable has supported several individuals into matchday roles, including hospitality, bar work and turnstile duties. These roles have become an important part of the club’s matchday experience, while also helping the club strengthen its community engagement and inclusive employment practices. The placements demonstrate how the right job match, combined with ongoing support, can benefit both employers and employees.
For individuals like Rob and Aaron, paid work has increased confidence, independence and pride. Gaining employment in roles they enjoy has helped them develop new skills, feel valued as part of a team and achieve personal goals they once thought were out of reach. For Spennymoor Town FC, working with DurhamEnable has been a positive and practical way to support the local community while accessing motivated and supported staff.
DurhamEnable continues to encourage local businesses to explore partnership working, offering free recruitment support and tailored in‑work assistance. By focusing on the right person at the right time, the service helps employers become more inclusive while supporting individuals to build independence, purpose and a better quality of life through work.
