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Cost of living support

Advice and support to help manage the rising cost of living.

Information for Ukrainian guests: employment and training

Employment, training resources and information for Ukrainian guests staying in Uttlesford.

Careers service

The Essex Opportunities website give free and impartial information, advice and guidance about career opportunities, learning and employment to any Essex residents aged 19 years and over and to those aged 18 who are not currently in education, employment or training.

There is also s new online magazine called Essex Careers.
 

Aged 16 to 24 employment and training support

The Essex Opportunities Apprenticeship Hub is a one-stop-shop for young people aged from 16 to 24, offering access to training and careers advice and guidance.
 

Offering employment

Businesses can offer work to people arriving from Ukraine.

This includes:

  • full-time jobs
  • part-time jobs
  • voluntary work

Employment rights

People arriving from Ukraine are entitled to the same employees' rights as everyone else in the UK.

Businesses offering work to people who have come to the UK from Ukraine

The government has information for businesses wishing to offer employment to Ukrainians once they have arrived.

Anyone who would like to give job opportunities to Ukrainian refugees should email dwhi.employerofferinbox@dwp.gov.uk clearly stating that they would like to offer employment to Ukrainians in their email.