Returner Project

Who we support

We support refugee professionals with at least 2 years’ overseas experience in roles related to architecture, business services, IT, telecoms, project management and civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

What we offer

We offer information, advice and guidance:

• Paid Returner Placements – we’ll do our best to broker a 3-12 month paid placement in your profession. You’ll be paid at least the National Living Wage.
• Build your profile – we help you create a detailed skills portfolio, a UK standard CV and to network.
• Match your skills to roles – we can’t make promises of jobs but we will guide you in how to spot the right roles.
• Guidance and support to join professional bodies.
• Support to find a long term position after a placement.
• Signposting to other organisations.
• Additional support from our Mentoring Project or for Manchester residents, the Rainbow Haven Work Club

What you need

• To evidence your Immigration status and right to work.
• A good standard of English – confirmed by a written assessment.
• A relevant graduate degree or equivalent.
• At least two years’ specific occupational experience.
• Aim to restart your professional career in the UK.
• To have been in the UK for less than 5 years.

Location

• You should live in Greater Manchester. Other areas may be decided on a case by case basis.

What we require from you

• To be proactive – to take ongoing steps to improve your employability.
• To fully engage with the service; face to face, by email, phone, video call or by participating in workshops.
• To prepare for meetings and be punctual.
• To inform us as soon as possible if you no longer wish to use the service or want to have a break in support.

Apply for support

• If you’d like to find out more or apply for support, go to ‘contact us’.
• Include your name, profession, phone number, immigration status and location in the email.
• We will get back to you as soon as we can – the Employment Worker works 2 days a week.