A HOTEL providing short breaks for adults with learning disabilities is looking for staff.

Philip Parkinson Healthcare is recruiting 40 workers for its £1m Wallace Mews development in Mowbray Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, which opens next year.

An open day takes place on Friday, from 10am to 2pm, in the Prestige Hotel, Newcastle Road, South Shields.

The event has been organised by Gateshead and South Tyneside Jobcentre Plus. Officers will be on hand to offer information on posts in nursing, support work, catering and housekeeping.

To book a place, contact 0191-451 4246.