We support refugees over the age of 18 years old to find meaningful employment in Birmingham, Glasgow, Greater Manchester and London. Our support includes tailored one-to-one employment advice and guidance, education and training. Find out more about the support we can offer.
Please note that refugees can only access employment support if they live within a postcode of the areas mentioned above.
Who we support
Age
Individuals aged 18 and older.
Locations
Birmingham, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, and London.
Immigration Status
We support those with the following statuses from the UK or another EU country:
- Refugee status
- Discretionary leave to remain
- Humanitarian protection
- Residency in the UK or another EU country (previously met criteria)
- In the UK on a family reunion visa with a person meeting the criteria
- Asylum seekers with the right to work
- Survivors of human trafficking with the right to work
- Individuals from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) visas
Language Level
To ensure that we can provide the best support, we require people to have at least a basic level of English (ESOL Entry 1) before being referred to our services. If you’re currently at a pre-beginner or pre-ESOL Entry 1 level, don’t worry! Work on your English skills, and come back to us when you’re ready.
Waiting Times
London
Due to high demand, there is a waiting list, and the current time to the first appointment is approximately 6-8 weeks.
Birmingham, Glasgow, Greater Manchester
Referrals for employment support are accepted. Once the form is submitted, individuals will be placed on a waiting list, and we will contact them to schedule the first appointment as soon as possible.
Referral form
Please don’t fill the form if you, or the person you are referring, are currently receiving support or have previously received support from Breaking Barriers. Simply get in contact with your employment advisor or email [email protected].
For referral enquiries, please call 020 4541 0155 or email [email protected]
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