Employment support (in London)
Employment support (in London)
This section provides information about employment and volunteering opportunities that are available to you. The employment opportunities are only available if you have refugee status.
Employment
Care Alliance Refugee Project
Here you can get advice, guidance and information on employment and training. This organisation will arrange referrals for advice and support in immigration and nationality, health, housing and welfare rights. Languages spoken include Swahili and Arabic and opening hours are Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm.
54 Chalton Street, Camden, London NW1 1HS
Tel: 02073 882 717 Fax: 02073 837 477
Email: info@carealliance.org.uk
Community Action Network – Enterprise & Employment for Refugees
This organisation provides advice on business and social enterprise start-up, including workshops and one-to-one advice and mentoring. It also provides funding for childcare and access to business loans if you are unable to access mainstream lending. Phone or write for an appointment. Opening times are Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm.
3rd Floor, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
Tel: 02077 856 226 Fax: 08454 562 538
Education Action International's Refugee Training and Advice Service (RETAS)
If you are marginalized by conflict or displacement, this organisation provides training to help improve your life. Employment and education advice online is also available. Opening hours are Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm.
3 Dufferin Street London EC1Y 8NA
Tel: 02074 265 800
Email: advice@education-action.org
Job Centres
Job Centres are government agencies that can help you back into work by providing advice and information about job vacancies. They also offer advice about work-related benefits.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk (national website)
Nextstep London Central
Nextstep provides help with CVs, career change, training and job searching. You can also get free, impartial and confidential information and advice on the telephone number below. Staff may guide you to services provided across London through a network of partner agencies. The website contains information about advice centres, courses, training and CV assistance.
Tel: 08000 854 632 (Advice line)
North Kensington Opportunities Centre
This Centre provides advice on employment and training as well as assistance with CVs and application forms. You can also use their computer, internet, fax, phone and photocopier for employment and training purposes. Visit the centre or phone for an appointment. Opening hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:30am-1 pm and 2pm-5pm.
336 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5AH
Tel: 02089 641 224 Fax: 02089 645 813
OLMEC – Solid Foundations Project
This project offers structured work placements and training to build your confidence in gaining employment. Help towards cost of childcare and travel may be available. You can also get advice on CV preparation, job applications and interview skills. Languages spoken include Hindi, Punjabi, Edu and Urdu. Opening hours are Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact for an appointment
47-79 Durham Street, London SE11 5JA
Tel: 08458 800 110 Fax: 02070 919 306
Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU)
Training programmes, work placements, and advice are available for refugees with a high level education or professional qualification.
The Learning Centre, London Metropolitan University, 236-250 Holloway Road, London. N7 6PP
Tel: 02071 332 110
Refugee Council Learning and Integration Unit
If you have refugee status, you can get work-related training such as work placements and employment support workshops, IT training and mentoring. There is also English language training on offer as well as workshops on financial literacy depending on your eligibility.
3-9 Bondway House, London SW8 1SJ
Tel: 02078 404 488 or 02078 404 491 Fax: 02078 404 403
Refugees into Business
This organisation provides information if you have refugee status and wish to set up a business. Visit the website for detailed information and toolkits.
Refugees Into Jobs
This organisation provides information, advice and guidance on employment and assesses your skills and matches them to current UK job opportunities. There is also a dedicated drop-in service, known as the Job Club where you can search for a job with the help of an adviser. A grant scheme is also available to help you with expenses for travel, materials, childcare, exam and tuition fees while undertaking training.
327 Lincoln Parade Off Preston Road Wembley HA9 8UA
Tel: 02089 084 433 Fax: 02089 083 917
Email: info@rij.dircon.co.uk
Tracks Triangle (Track to Employment)
This organisation provides advice and guidance on employment and training and runs an employment brokerage scheme if you live in Islington and Camden. You can either drop-in or phone for an appointment. Languages spoken include French, Italian and Spanish. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm.
260 Pentoville Road, London, N1 9JY
Tel: 02078 782 500 Fax: 02078 782 501