Employment - Helping refugees find meaningful employment
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Employment

Personalised employment support for refugees

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At Breaking Barriers we offer personalised one-to-one employment support to people from a refugee background seeking work in the UK.

We can give you appointments on a video call, in person, or on the phone.

If you aren’t confident with your English, that’s ok. We have advisers who speak a range of languages, and interpreters who can also help. You can also improve your English through our classes.

The best thing about Breaking Barriers is they don’t allow you to work alone. They work with you every step of the way.

Kemi

How we can help you

We believe it’s not just about getting a job, it’s about finding meaning and purpose in the work that you do. That's why we are here wherever you are in your employment journey.

Employment foundations training

If we're supporting you, you can access our employment foundations training. This will help you to build a strong base of employment knowledge and digital life skills. Over 11 hours of interactive sessions, you will learn how to complete an effective job search and create good-quality job applications, succeed in job interviews and bolster your knowledge of employment rights.

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If you're from a refugee background, or would like to refer someone from a refugee background, send us your details and our team will be happy to help you.

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