International Recruitment

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.