If you are looking for work, or you are thinking of changing your job, there are a number
of ways you can find out about work opportunities. The Home Office provides guidance
on who is allowed to work in the UK. Not everyone in the UK is allowed to work and
some people need work permits, so it is important to check your status before taking up
work. Also, employers have to check that anyone they employ is legally entitled to work
in the UK. For more information and guidance, see the Home Office website “Working in
the UK”.

Jobs are usually advertised in local and national newspapers, at the local Jobcentre and in
employment agencies. You can find the address and telephone number of your local
Jobcentre under Jobcentre Plus in the phone book. Some jobs are advertised on
supermarket notice boards and in shop windows. These jobs are usually part-time and the
wages are often quite low. If there are particular companies you would like to work for,
you can look for vacancies on their websites.

Jobcentre Plus is run by a government department – the Department for Work and
Pensions. Trained staff give advice and help in finding and applying for jobs as well as
claiming benefits. They can also arrange for interpreters. Their website lists vacancies
and training opportunities and gives general information on benefits. There is also a lowcost
telephone service – Jobseeker Direct. This is open 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 9
AM to 1 PM on Saturdays.

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