Work & Training in the UK

For migrants, refugees & asylum seekers

Lucy can help you understand your rights, find the right courses, and connect with support organisations — tap any section or ask Lucy directly.

🏨 Multicultural Hotel & Hospitality Worker Hub

Hospitality English, Safety & Workplace Rights

Designed for hotel workers from Romania, Syria, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine & across the EU/world.

🛡️ Your Legal Right at Work: You have the legal right to personal protective equipment (PPE), safe chemical training (COSHH), and a 20-minute paid/unpaid rest break if your shift is over 6 hours.

Essential Shift Phrases (Tap to Hear Pronunciation or Translate)

"Good morning, Housekeeping. May I service your room now, or should I come back later?"

When to use: Knocking on an occupied guest room

"Room 304 is ready for inspection, but the air conditioning unit needs maintenance."

When to use: Reporting to Head Housekeeper / Maintenance

"I have replenished the fresh towels and complimentary toiletries for you."

When to use: Responding to a guest request in the corridor

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Jobs I Can Apply For Now

If you have permission to work as an asylum seeker, you can only apply for roles on the Immigration Salary List. Search below to see if your role qualifies.

View Full Official Immigration Salary List (gov.uk)

My Foreign Qualifications

If you have professional or university qualifications from outside the UK, here's how to get them recognised.

Volunteering Pathway

Available from Day 1 — even as an asylum seeker. Volunteering builds your UK CV, gives you references, develops English skills, and creates a community network. Many paid roles are found through volunteering contacts.

Do-it.org

UK's largest volunteering database. Search thousands of opportunities by location and interest.

All statusesNationwide

Refugee Council

Volunteer as a befriender, interpreter, or community support worker alongside other refugees.

CommunityLanguage Skills

British Red Cross

Volunteer in refugee support, first aid, and community services. Excellent reference for future employers.

All statusesHealthcare

NHS Volunteer Responders

Support NHS patients with transport, errands, and check-in calls. Great for those interested in healthcare.

HealthcareNationwide

Local Foodbanks (Trussell Trust)

Immediate, flexible volunteering available in almost every UK town. Builds references and community ties.

Immediate StartLocal