{"id":18785,"date":"2025-03-20T11:29:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glos.ac.uk\/information\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18785"},"modified":"2025-05-06T07:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T07:36:24","slug":"unitemps-faqs","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.glos.ac.uk\/information\/knowledge-base\/unitemps-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Unitemps FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">What do I need to do to get started?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for unitemps by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.unitemps.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/portal.unitemps.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for roles via the Unitemps website, alternatively if you are being directly booked onto a job, you will have received a link via email, where you can apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send a completed payroll form to <a href=\"mailto:unitemps@glos.ac.uk\">unitemps@glos.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve sent a completed payroll form over to us, UK-based students can arrange a time to come into the Unitemps office to complete their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/prove-right-to-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">right to work checks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International students can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/prove-right-to-work\/get-a-share-code-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Office &#8216;Share code&#8217;<\/a> and visa declaration to Unitemps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a term dates letter <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=U7fLnrmoG0-yBpcWknmKZydVZOdbR2BIuvYr0nleL4ZUQlA4NlYwVzI1NFNCTjg4R0hBRjQzNzVNTS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from the UoG immigration team online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange a call on Microsoft Teams with Unitemps to complete your right to work checks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">What are &#8216;Right to work&#8217; checks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to prove your right to work in the UK to your employer before you start working for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you do this depends on your nationality and what kind of permission you have to work in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legally, you cannot start working on a role until you have completed your Right to Work check with the Unitemps team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"acf-block acf-block--reference no-mt no-mb       \" style=\"border-color:#a5a2a2\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"columns is-flex is-vcentered is-marginless\">\n\t\t<div class=\"column is-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"reference-icon is-block\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdisplay:inline-block;\n\t\t\t\t\twidth:24px;\n\t\t\t\t\theight:24px;\n\t\t\t\t\tbackground-color:#1ca691;\n\t\t\t\t\tmask: url('https:\/\/www.glos.ac.uk\/information\/wp-content\/themes\/glos--parent\/resources\/dist\/img\/icons\/reference\/link.svg') no-repeat center;\n\t\t\t\t\tmask-size: contain;\n\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\taria-label=\"link icon\"\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Reference is a link\"\n\t\t\t><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"column\" style=\"color:#000!important\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/prove-right-to-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legally, you cannot start working on a role until you have completed your Right to Work check with the Unitemps teamFind out more about proving your right to work on Gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Can I apply for a job without a National Insurance number?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. However, once you start working, we ask that you apply for one and bring the details into our o\ufb03ce once you have received them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Do I need a bank account?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. You will need a UK bank account in your name to be paid for your assignments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">What ID do I need to provide to Unitemps?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete your right to work checks you will need to provide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a valid UK or Irish passport OR&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a UK birth certi\ufb01cate and proof of your National Insurance number.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have either of these, please contact Unitemps at <a href=\"mailto:unitemps@glos.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unitemps@glos.ac.uk<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Can I use my Driving Licence for my right to work checks?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you can no longer use your Driving Licence for your right to work checks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">I\u2019m an international student, what do I need to provide?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For international students there are a couple more documents you need to provide depending on your type of visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a visa such as settled status, you need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home Office consent form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a student visa, you need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home Office consent form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Visa Declaration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Term Dates letter (you can <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=U7fLnrmoG0-yBpcWknmKZydVZOdbR2BIuvYr0nleL4ZUQlA4NlYwVzI1NFNCTjg4R0hBRjQzNzVNTS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">request this online<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other visas such as skilled worker visas there may be other forms that we need. If you are on one of these visas inform the team and they will let you know what is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">I can\u2019t make it into the office, can someone else bring my ID\/can I send you a photocopy?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, to complete your eligibility to work check we must see you with your original ID.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:unitemps@glos.ac.uk\">unitemps@glos.ac.uk<\/a> if you&#8217;re having difficulties getting into the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Can I use Unitemps as a reference?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can provide con\ufb01rmation of employment dates and roles. Due to the nature of Unitemps we are unable to provide personal references.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">I\u2019ve moved house, how do I change my address?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you change address you must let us know by visiting our o\ufb03ce and completing a Payroll Amendment Form. Updating your details on your Unitemps pro\ufb01le does not update your payroll details.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">How can I change my name or my bank details?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your payment\/personal details you must complete a Payroll Amendment Form in the o\ufb03ce. Please bring a form of photo identi\ufb01cation with you. If you are changing your name, you will also need to bring either a marriage certi\ufb01cate or deed poll as proof of name change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">I think I\u2019m paying too much tax, what should I do?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe that you are being taxed incorrectly, you will need to contact HMRC as they are responsible for working out all Tax Codes and National Insurance contributions based on your gross earnings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact them on <a href=\"http:\/\/tel+443002003300\">0300 200 3300<\/a>. Ensure you have a recent payslip to hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">When will I be paid?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unitemps pays candidates on the 28th of the month. Should the 28th of the month fall on a weekend or a bank holiday, then candidates will be paid on the preceding working day. December payday is usually earlier than the 28<sup>th<\/sup> due to university closure days. Specific dates can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitemps.com\/resources\/info-hub\/?type=candidate-uk&amp;branch=gloucester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information Hub<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\">Can I start work before completing a payroll form?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can. However we will not be able to pay you for any hours completed until we receive the payroll form from you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do I need to do to get started? After you&#8217;ve sent a completed payroll form over to us, UK-based students can arrange a time to come into the Unitemps office to complete their right to work checks. International students can: What are &#8216;Right to work&#8217; checks? 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