You can request help by calling 01443 425020 or by completing the online form
Benefits available
The following is information regarding benefits provided by the UK Government:
The UK has a welfare system which is designed to help those who face financial hardship, or who have specific needs. All those from Ukraine coming to the country under the scheme will be able to seek and take up employment.
Your local Jobcentre Plus will be able to help you find out which benefits you may be able to access. This may include:
- Universal Credit – a payment for those of working age, to help with your living costs if you’re on a low income. You could be working (including self-employed or part time) or be out of work.
- Pension Credit - extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age which is 66 in the UK and on a low income.
- Disability benefits – extra money to help with additional costs for those who have a long term physical or mental health condition or disability.
- Carer’s Allowance – extra money if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week.
- Child Benefit – extra money to help with the cost of raising a child.
Here are the links for Jobcentres in Rhondda Cynon Taf:
Aberdare - https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/aberdare-jobcentre
Pontypridd - https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/pontypridd-jobcentre
Tonypandy - https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/tonypandy-jobcentre
More job centre locations can be found here - https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/jobcentre-plus-guide/28/jobcentre-plus-offices
Citizen Advice (CAB) RCT
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Their goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.
For more information visit their website
Working in Wales
All those from Ukraine coming to the country under the scheme will be able to seek and take up employment.
Working Wales, are able to support you through these changing times with free advice, guidance and access to training to help you get into work or further your career. More information is available on their website.
National Insurance number
Everyone over the age of 16 in the UK has a National Insurance number and you will need one if you are planning to work.
Apply for a National Insurance number.
Additional information is availble on the Resident Support pages on this website.
Here are the links for Jobcentres in Rhondda Cynon Taf:
More job centre locations can be found here - https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/jobcentre-plus-guide/28/jobcentre-plus-offices
More information can also be found on the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) website.
Working Wales, are available to support people through these changing times with free advice, guidance and access to training to help you get into work or further your career. Get in touch and they can help guide you through the process. They can also help with EU and non EU qualifications and tranfering the, to UK equivalents.
When you find a job
When you find a job with a UK employer you’ll need to prove your right to work.
Opening a UK bank account
You will need to open a UK bank account to receive money from the government. In this UK, these payments are called benefits.
There are a range of banks, and you can choose one that suits you best. There are also online-only banking providers which you can use.
You will need to show proof of your identity to open a bank account in the UK, such as:
- a passport,
- immigration status,
- driver’s licence, or
- recognised identity card.
- You also need proof of a permanent address.
Several banks have started offering special, free bank accounts for Ukrainian refugees. Banks currently providing a fast-track route for Ukrainian Nationals to open a bank account include:
The Refugee Council has a Useful guide on opening a bank account