Refugee Employability Programme – supporting refugees into work in Southampton

About this opportunity

Employment Support

  • all-round support to address barriers and to take positive steps to sustainable work
  • build knowledge and confidence
  • understanding the job market in the UK
  • getting ready to apply for work
  • preparing for an interview
  • settling into work and succeeding
  • understanding and preparing for self-employment

A personal case worker will help you with:

  • knowledge & confidence
  • know the job market
  • apply for work
  • prepare for an interview working & succeeding
  • self-employment

This programme is for refugees with permission to stay:

  • UK Resettlement Scheme
  • Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
  • Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
  • Community Sponsorship Scheme
  • Refugee Permission to Stay
  • Mandate Resettlement Scheme
  • Refugee Family Reunion

Extra help

There is extra help for refugees who arrive through these schemes:

  • Refugee Permission to Stay
  • Mandate Resettlement Scheme
  • Refugee Family Reunion

Integration support

Help to understand and access basic services, help to build knowledge and links in the local community

English for Speakers of Other

Languages (ESOL)
Work-focussed English language tuition for beginners

Ready to refer? (For charities or agencies)

Local Authorities, Jobcentre Plus, colleges and voluntary sector organisations can all make referrals to REP.

If you are already working with refugees and would like to know more about the eligibility rules and the support available, please contact us.

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