Refugees and anyone seeking sanctuary can access employment advice and support from their local JobCentre Plus.
Winchester JobCentre Plus
City Gate
1-8 City Rd
Winchester
SO23 8GA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0800 169 0190
Textphone: 0845 608 8551
If refugees or anyone seeking sanctuary needs advice about their options they can also get advice from their local Citizen’s Advice service.
In Winchester, there are two local Citizen’s Advice services one in Winchester centre and one in Bishop’s Waltham. You can get advice over the phone, in person, online or via email. See here for more information.
Citizen’s Advice Winchester
City Offices,
Colebrook Street,
Winchester,
Hampshire,
SO23 9LJ
See map here
Citizen’s Advice Bishop Waltham
Well House
2 Brook Street
SO32 1AX
See map here
Job opportunities can also be accessed from the Refugee Employment Network’s website available here
Itchen College
Itchen college are running job clubs in Winchester where you can access support for helping with searching for jobs, completing applications and interview skills.You will need an intermediate level of english for accessing this club. The club starts on 6th July
Dates and times: 6th, 13th and 20th July from 9.30 – 2.30.
Level of english: Intermediate (if you are not sure of your level contact [email protected] )
Cost: Free
Location: Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, SO23 7AB
Contact: [email protected] or call 02380 435 636 to book your place at the job club
International Rescue Committee
The IRC are currently running a 6 week online course for Ukrainians that speak English. The course will include:
– 2 hours a week
– Find your strengths
– Set goals, stay motivated
– Know your legal rights
– Money management tips
– Fresh ideas for job hunting
One to one personalised support to help you with:
– Interview practice
– Online applications
– Improving your CV
– Cover letters
You can refer people to the IRC service or people can self-refer by filling out the online form bit.ly/IRCUK. You can also contact RISE on Whatsapp 07469 682573 or by emailing them on[email protected]
Most asylum seekers are unable to work. If you are an asylum seeker and in need of financial support or accommodation, you may be entitled to asylum support, see here for more information.
Keeping safe at work
The GLA also provides lots of information about your employment rights and how to keep safe at work, available here in 19 different languages.