Refugee Employment Support Programme

Do you need help finding work?

Sign up here for help from the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Are you a refugee or someone with humanitarian protection?

Do you live in Gateshead, Newcastle, or Tees Valley?

Do you struggle to find work because of your health?

If the answer is yes, we can offer you

✓ 1:1 employment support sessions with an employment caseworker

✓ Group workshops on job searching, interview practice and more

To join this programme you must

• Be able to talk in English about the jobs you have done and want to do (level 2 or higher)

• Have Refugee status or Humanitarian Protection

• Live in Gateshead, Newcastle, or Tees Valley

• Struggle to find work because of your health or wellbeing

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, you may still be eligible for another IRC programme. Sign up here

This is not a medical or healthcare service

This form should take 10 minutes to complete.

Fill in the form and a caseworker from the team will contact you.

We are a small team and may take some time to respond.

For questions, contact ee@rescue-uk.org

Activities provided by the International Rescue Committee – UK

Eligibility Check
2. What is your Immigration status? (As written on your BRP or ARC card)

Asylum seekerRefugeeIndefinite Leave to Remain - ACRS or ARAPIndefinite Leave to RemainTemporary Protection (Ukraine)Discretionary LeaveOther
Other

Eligibility Check
3. Do you struggle to find work because of your health?*

YesNoPrefer not to say

4. What is your English language level? (ESOL level)*

Entry level 2Entry level 3Level 1Level 2Not Sure
4.1. Can you talk in English about the jobs you have done and want to do?*

YesNo

Your Details
6. Full name*

First nameLast name
7. Gender*
8. Date of birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
9. Date of arrival in the UK*

DayMonthYear
Date
12. First language*
13. Nationality*
As written on your BRP or ARC card
14. Address*

Street address

Street address line 2

Town / CityCounty

PostcodeCountry
15. Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: +00 0000 000000.
16. Email*
example@example.com
17. How did you hear about us?*

Search engine (e.g., Google)Recommended by a friendRecommended by an organisationSocial media (WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)EventOther
18. If other, where did you hear about us?
19. Name of the organisation that recommended this training
20. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Project ID (WIN)
Project ID (NHS ICB)

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