We understand moving from another country to the UK to work is a big step. If you have any questions then we are here to help – before and after your placement.
Some useful tips and links are given below.
Permits and registration:
UK Government
Working in the UK:
These guides to living in the UK offers a broad range of practical advice:
UK JobCentre Advice
ACAS
The National Agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide can be found here:
UK National Recognition Information Centre
All about tax and benefits:
UK Government
UK Government – Benefits Abroad
National Insurance:
DDH Recruitment Ltd will arrange an interview with the UK job centre if you request it and your number will be given some weeks later.
Health:
You will need to register with a local doctor (GP) as soon as you can; further information can be found on the National Health Service web site.
This site offers information about the European Health Insurance Card.
Health and Safety (at work):
This site – Working in Great Britain from overseas – offers guidance about health and safety in the workplace.
Cost of living:
The UK has a number of major supermarkets including:
Tesco (UK’s largest)
Aldi
Sainsburys
Asda
Morrisons
For general price comparisons take a look at Argos.
Finding somewhere to live:
Rightmove
Spareroom
You will often be asked for a damage deposit and one month rental payment in advance. As a rough guide you should expect to pay around £75 per week for a single room and £95 for a double in a shared house, but that may be all inclusive with no further bills to pay. You can sometimes negotiate the deposit amount. As a rough guide to housing costs, a flat will cost from £400-600 per month, a house £500-800. Don’t forget to add the cost of utilities and council tax etc!
Airports:
Stansted Airport
London Luton
Heathrow
Gatwick Airport
Public transport:
Traveline