The information below provides specialist support for Asylum seekers and Refugee parents.
North Tyneside Council provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and anyone else resettling in North Tyneside via:
Specialist Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Service
Refugee and Resettlement Team
The Specialist Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in North Tyneside Service offers dedicated support for North Tyneside residents resettling in the North Tyneside area under the government-approved Resettlement Scheme.
The service works in partnership with internal & external agencies to support the settlement and integration of refugees and asylum seekers and ensures there is support for adults to engage in training, volunteering & work opportunities at their earliest opportunity.
Joanna Blizycka provides this dedicated “Specialist Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers” service and advice, including:
Job search, CVs, Job applications, Cover letters
Interview preparation
Training opportunities
In-work support
Signposting to other organisations
The whole support emphasises additional support for refugees as Joanna has access to a flexible fund that covers:
Statement of comparability (for overseas qualifications)
Childcare to enable attending ESOL classes
The Refugee & Resettlement Team
The Refugee Support service works very closely with the Homeless Prevention Team and Walking With charity to offer general advice and support for asylum seekers within North Tyneside who do not have the financial support available to them.
The service offers drop-in sessions every Tuesday at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth and every Wednesday at the Beacon Centre (Working Well Hub) in North Shields.