Applying for work and benefits
Job Centre Plus
Jobcentre Plus provides free employment advice service to everyone of working age. It also provides access to training opportunities and signposts to trusted partner organisations for specialist support. Jobcentre Plus offices have public computers to help with job searches.
The Job Centre Plus office in Westminster is at:
24-46 Lisson Grove
London
United Kingdom
NW1 6TZ
Telephone: 0800 169 0190
Westminster Employment Service (WES)
WES help unemployed Westminster residents get the training and support needed to find jobs and change lives. WES coaches can help people develop new skills and overcome employment barriers such as childcare or housing, to build confidence and get ready for work.
Getting a National Insurance Number
Any Ukrainian National who is not claiming benefits and who wishes to work in the UK and requires a National Insurance Number for employment purposes can apply for a National Insurance Number online.
It is important to note that a National Insurance Number is not required to start work. All individuals seeking employment can start work provided they are able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.
Applying for Universal Credit
Universal Credit can be applied for online.
The following are needed to apply online:
- bank, building society or credit union account details
- an email address
- access to a phone
- Some identity documents are needed, for example:
- a full or provisional Ukraine photo driving licence
- any national identity card, except those issued under the UK ID Card Scheme
- a residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent residence issued by the Home Office or the United Kingdom Border Agency to a national of a European Economic Area country
- a Biometric Residence Permit issued by the United Kingdom Border Agency.
Further help with applying for benefits
There is a Help to Claim service provided by Citizens Advice which is confidential.
Where it is not possible to claim online or to get help with a claim, there is a Universal Credit helpline. Calls to the Universal Credit helpline are free. Telephone 0800 328 5644.
After a Universal Credit claim has been made, the claimant will be invited for a meeting with a Work Coach at the local Jobcentre Plus.