As a Ukrainian who has been granted a biometric residence permit (BRP) under various programs, can I exercise my right to work in the UK, and what resources and organizations are available for employment advice and support?
If you have been granted a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) under the Family Based Scheme, the Ukrainian Sponsorship Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Scheme or the Ukraine Extension Scheme, you have the right to work in the UK.
However, if you have not yet received your residence permit within the first 6 months, this does not prevent you from working.
You can contact the National Careers Service for advice, skills assessment and further training (link to the organisation's website).
In England, you can contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 for employment advice.
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, there are similar organisations that can be found via the link.
In addition, there are charitable organisations in the UK that help Ukrainians find employment:
o Refugee Employment Network (REN);
o World Jewish Relief, which runs STEP Ukraine courses and special employment support sessions; and
o "United for Ukraine".
