If you are relocating to the UK as a student, these links will help you settle in fast:
1. Find the closest approved Covid19 test center in Nigeria to you https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/privatelabs/
2. Find covid19 test providers in UK https://www.find-travel-test-provider.service.gov.uk/test-location
3. Book for a SIM card to be delivered to your residence in 2 days. Also you can actually recharge with your ATM debit card. Order Three Network sim here http://aklam.io/b8XJbF
4. Get a UK instant bank account with free ATM card delivery- MONZO online account here https://bit.ly/Monzo1 or with Wise Bank hhttps://bit.ly/WiseAcc
5. Apply for National Insurance Number application to get a reference number if you have your accommodation set https://apply-national-insurance-number.dwp.gov.uk/apply/welcome
6. If you arrive with your family, enroll your child by searching for ''GP near me'' on Google. Then ensure you register with the nearest GP (medical center) closest to you so that your NHS is captured and you can get your number. Search Google for - GP near you.
7. FOR WORK: If you are a student, download Indeed Flex App to get job alerts to start instant work. It is ideal for students with 20hrs work limit. You do not want to breach your 20hr work rule with the UK Govt. Use referral code CHIMC3 & get a £40 bonus for the 1st shift. https://syft.app.link/join dont forget the referral code. Its all about the MON£Y. Simply swipe jobs to the end, select earn money and insert the above code CHIMC3
8. Top 3 sites for jobs (set your location & profile to part time) :
i. Indeed.co.uk,
ii. reed.co.uk,
iii. cv-library.co.uk
iv Apply to be a nanny / child minder job site https://www.korukids.co.uk/after-school/nanny/start-apply/eligibility
v. Care Giver jobs with free DBS are available on Indeed job website. Simply update your cv and select your location and job type (part/full time)
- You are strongly advised to take the below free Care/Support Training https://academy.florence.co.uk/ & upload on your Indeed profile under certificates.
Also print out your certificate and hold. MAKE SURE YOU UPDATE YOUR INDEED PROFILE TO SHOW YOU HAVE THE BELOW CDERTIFICATES.
Courses to take:
1. Basic life support theory
2. Manual handling
3. Health and safety
4. Mental capacity
5. First Aid
6. Safeguarding Adult & children
7. Medication administration
Top Recruiters for Care/Support
i, Be Caring: https://be-caring-ltd.breezy.hr/
8b. For instant Factory Work in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Send an email to enquiries@centralemployment.co.uk and monika@centralemployment.co.uk then send text message that you are available to work to Monika on +447796444655 / Call Central employment - 01912324816
- Other Factory Jobs Zenith People - 01914286444 & Solutions Recruitment Newcastle - +447767353585
8c. Security training and SIA badge - https://www.get-licensed.co.uk/trainee/search/courses?course_id=12
Ps: UK employers value your experience from home country so update your CVs on these sites fast ✌️
9. Avoid SCAMMERS and send money to Africa from your UK Pounds account with Lemonade Finance app - https://bit.ly/cLemonade
10. For accommodation, search these sites
ii. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/student-accommodation.html
iii. https://www.fenixproperty.co.uk
iv. https://www.universityliving.com
v. https://www.onthemarket.com/
viii. https://amberstudent.com/
11. If you need a Guarantor services to help secure your choice letting, then contact Housing Hand . Telephone 02072052625 Website housinghand.co.uk
12. Super cheap flights for as low as $420 / N230,000 to The UK - cloudsurfers.ng or chat on Whatsapp on +2348099050076
13. When you do your DBS, put it on the update service immediately or you will have to do it again, below is the link - https://secure.crbonline.gov.uk/crsc/apply?execution=e1s1
14. Build your credit history by applying for your credit card http://amex.co.uk/refer/dAVIdC3WrC?XL=MNMNS
Note: Only Enhanced DBS is acceptable.
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