The 'Employment Opportunities in Edinburgh' video is in Ukrainian and tells you about job and training opportunities within Edinburgh. Once you have settled into accommodation, registered with DWP and feel ready to start looking for work there are a range of organisations that can help.
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Resettlement team has created an arrival process for people displaced by the conflict in Ukraine and who have chosen to live in Edinburgh.
An Edinburgh Council Ukrainian information page gives you advice on arriving and staying in Edinburgh, financial support and grants available. Advice on schools and nurseries is also available.
Edinburgh Ukrainian Club is a community hub in the heart of Edinburgh to promote Ukrainian Culture.
Ukrainian Community Centre (AUGB)
14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB
It's important to register with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) who will ensure that you receive the financial support you are entitled to. They can also help support you with moving into a job.
Registering gives you your National Insurance (NI) number which you will need to give to an employer to be in long-term work.
To register for Universal Credit:
e. helix@capitalcitypartnership.org
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