International Recruitment

International Recruitment

Your Local Resource Directory for Oxfordshire

  • Oxfordshire People Plan

    OACP  is a partner in the Oxfordshire Workforce Strategy led by Oxfordshire County Council to support recruitment and retention of the adult social care workforce. 


    Partners include the two NHS Foundation Trusts, Oxford Health and Oxford University Hospitals. 


    This  Oxfordshire People Plan brings together resources and links to support successful recruitment, staff retention and workforce support. 

    Access here

  • Careers in Adult Social Care

    Are you looking for a career and/or a job in Adult social care in Oxfordshire? 


    If this is YOU, then you’ve come to the right place! 


    What is Adult Social Care? 

    Adult social care is about supporting people to maintain their independence, dignity, and control and help them live their lives well!


    It’s also about someone like YOU making a difference every day to the ‘real lives’ in your care! 

    Find out more

  • Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM)

    The Institute of Health and Social Management (IHSCM) is a place for social care and health managers/ staff/ students to learn, share, and create. 


    It’s a supportive environment that aims to provide you with the resources you need whilst also empowering you to share your knowledge with other members.


    OACP is delighted to offerthis super opportunity for managers working in OACP Members. 


    We have purchased an annual membership which enables ALL Managers working for our Members a wealth of benefits. 


    To take advantage of this offer please Contact Us on 01235 248085

    Learn more

  • Finding Accommodation

    Links for care providers and the care workforce, looking for affordable accommodation options in Oxfordshire.

    Download guide

  • Care Friends

    Did you know that on average, you need 50 or more applicants on an internet job board to convert to just one new care worker?


    With fewer and fewer active job seekers out there, in many cases, you can’t get anywhere near that number of applicants. 


    FACT: Employee referrals convert to new starters 5-10 times better than job board applicants.


    So, in a tough labour market, help is at hand if you can enlist your employees as your new recruitment team! 


    The Care Friends employee referral app is the way to do that. 

    See the app

  • International Recruitment Grant Scheme

    The Government has made funding available to support international recruitment into the adult social care sector during the 2023-24 financial year.


    In Oxfordshire, this will fund a scheme to distribute grants of £1,500 to help CQC registered providers recruit overseas workers. 

    Apply Now!

  • Grants for the Care Workforce

    The cost-of-living increases are really beginning to affect care workers, with costs continuing to spiral – find help here.


    • New Starter Grants
    • Hardship Grants
    • Food Banks
    • Financial Support
    Available support

  • Workforce Recruitment and Retention Funding

    In 2021, the Department for Health and Social Care released two rounds of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Funding (WRRF). 


    The funding was intended to support capacity within social care but unlike previous grants delivered by DHSC by local authorities, councils had total discretion over local usage, although they were encouraged to consult with the local market. 


    Oxfordshire County Council has published details on its provider pages. To provide easier reading, we offer this xls spreadsheet.

    Spreadsheet

  • Labour Market Insight OxLEP

    Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) provide regular insights into the local labour market.


    Learn more by accessing job posting analytics and economy overviews.

    Access more

  • Travel and Parking for Care Workers

    Guidance for travel and parking for the care workforce in Oxford City.


    • Parking permits in Oxford city for carers 
    • Central Oxfordshire Transport Strategy 

    If you deliver home care contracted by Oxfordshire County Council, you may be able to apply for a parking permit to allow your carers to park in restricted parking zones in parts of the County, particularly an issue in Oxford City. 

    Apply here

International Recruitment
Project Update 2024/25

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed funding for the second year of the International Recruitment Project for the adult social care sector. SESCA (South East Social Care Alliance) will be key in delivering £2.76 million in funding for the southeast. 


Key Objectives


  1. Support Displaced Migrant Care Workers:
    Assist those affected by unethical practices or the revocation of their employer's sponsorship licence.

  2. Enhance Ethical Standards:
    Support existing sponsors to maintain ethical and compliant international recruitment practices.

Trial Scheme

Connecting Displaced Migrant Care Workers with Vetted Providers

We will soon begin a trial scheme to connect identified displaced migrant care workers with providers who have genuine vacancies and can offer full time positions (i.e. no zero-hour contracts). 


We plan to support these providers with funding and guidance to ensure they can offer the necessary support to help displaced workers, many of whom may have had difficult employment experiences. This may include, for example, funding for onboarding, buddy schemes, training, and more. 


The scheme will also enable an expedited route to UKVI for Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) applications. This initiative addresses a critical need, ensuring these workers receive the necessary support to continue their crucial roles in the UK social care sector.

More details available soon...

If you are an existing sponsor interested in participating in this scheme we encourage you to express an initial interest by emailing hello@sesca.org.uk. In due course, we will establish regional Care Hubs, which will serve as the primary contact points. 


SESCA have updated the International Recruitment Hub on their website www.sesca.org.uk to reflect the 2024/2025 phase of the International Recruitment Project. 


A new 'Sponsorship Support' section shares details for care providers and migrant care workers. Information about the upcoming trial scheme will soon be added, ensuring that you're kept aware of opportunities to sponsor displaced migrant workers. 


Additionally, SESCA has added a section for migrant care workers, including guidance on how to get help if you’re being treated unfairly, steps to take if your sponsorship ends, and a directory of local support services.

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