Working in the UK

Summary of sections:  

  1. Eligibility to work (Answers questions such as: Can I work in the U.K? What about work permits? What are my workers' rights?)
  2. Jobs (includes looking for and training for jobs)
  3. Employment status, relevant tax information and health and safety at work
  4. Benefits (including Universal Credit)
  5. HACL - Education and Careers Hub - Links to our education and career advice page
  6. Other information including helplines e.g. Citizens Advice Bureau, legal help, modern slavery, financial abuse, etc

2. Looking for jobs


How do I start looking for work?



The local Job centre is a good place to start. A high number of employers use job centres to find new staff for both part time and full time jobs.


You need to figure out what you want to do.


  • Assess your skills, abilities, and interests – and do some research into careers that will put each one of your strongest attributes into practice.


  • Doing some work experience or taking on an internship are also great ways to realise your passions without having to commit to a permanent role.


If you think a lack of experience is holding you back – don’t panic.


  • There are many ways to enter the world of work.

     Volunteering, internships, and apprenticeships are all great ways to gain practical experience.


  • Youth Direct lets you search for apprenticeships, graduate jobs and volunteering opportunities using your location.


  • You can find out how qualifications awarded in your home country relate to British qualifications through UK NARIC.


Which are the best job websites?


There are endless websites advertising jobs, so the trick is to find the ones most relevant to you.


The larger job websites let you add your CV so employers can search for potential candidates.


Popular sites include:








How can we at HACL help? 

Through our Education and Careers Hub we will help support you in making fully informed choices that will help move you towards realising your ambitions and unlocking your potential.

Our HACL Careers & Education Advice Hub has put together some useful information to support you with looking for a job, apprenticeships, trainee-ship and work placement.


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