Welcome to Rotherham - Employment

You must be legally entitled to work in the UK and have or have applied for, a valid National Insurance Number (NINO). You can apply for a NINO at some jobcentres.

Worker Registration

Many workers from overseas must register before they can work in the UK. Information on how to register can be found online: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or jobcentre.

Applying for a job

Jobcentre Plus will give advice on:

• Finding work
• Preparing for Job Interviews
• Managing on a low income & how to claim benefits
• Starting your own business
• Accessing learning and training opportunities
  

Contact Jobcentre Plus

Telephone: 01709 343000

National Minimum Wage

If your employer does not pay you the NMW you can call the NMW helpline on: 0845 600 678 or visit:
www.berr.gov.uk/employment/pay/nationalminimum-wage/index.html

Trade Unions

Trade Unions are associations of workers which exist to support workers and protect their rights. Every employee in the UK has the right to join a trade union. Trade Unions usually serve certain types of trade or industry.
You can find out what Trade Union cover your type
of employment and how to contact them at:
www.tuc.org.uk

Employment Agencies

To increase your chances of getting a job you could join an employment agency.  Agencies offer temporary jobs as well as permanent full time jobs. A temporary job could help you to get into work, particularly helpful if you do not have recent work experience.
Local agencies can be found in the 'Yellow Pages' telephone directory under Employment Agencies, and the majority have their own websites where you can see the vacancies they are advertising.