West Midlands Region is dedicated to supporting International Colleagues who are working across the Adult Social Care Sector particularly those who have been displaced or have been unable to secure the work planned for them with their sponsor.
We are developing this section to provide you with information and guidance that will enable you to find out about
key topics in support of your role and responsibilities when working in the UK .
It will also let you know about what you can access both Locally and Nationally.
If you are an international recruit in the West Midlands and have a great story please get in touch via email links on the site. We shall update information regularly.
If you are a sponsored worker and need support, there are a number of organisations that can help you:
If you are a sponsored worker and need support, there are a number of organisations that can help you:
- Migrant Help (telephone 01304 203977 or 07766 668781) and Salvation Army (0300 303 8151) – for support and advice for victims of modern slavery
- ACAS – for concerns with pay, work rights, agencies or working hours. Telephone: 0300 123 1100
- Employment Agency Standards – report concerns about the conduct of agencies based in the UK. Telephone: call the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy enquiries on 020 7215 4477 to speak to an Employment Agency Standards (EAS) inspector or email: eas@beis.gov.uk
- Care Quality Commission – for concerns about the care being provided by your employer. Telephone: 03000 616 161 or email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
- Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority – for exploitation of welfare and rights. telephone: 0800 432 0804 or email: intelligence@gla.gov.uk
- UK modern slavery and exploitation helpline (Unseen UK) – for advice on potential modern slavery. Telephone 08000 121 700
- Check if you have the right to work in the UK – Citizens Advice
- Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Advice to help you stay safe when searching for a health or social care job in the UK (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- International Candidate Guidance Leaflet (publishing.service.gov.uk)
More information about what to do if you need support is available here: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Contact the Police: If you believe there is an immediate danger or you witness a crime, call the police emergency number (999) right away. For non-emergencies, you can contact your local police station or the non-emergency number (101).
National Referral Mechanism (NRM): The NRM is a process for identifying and supporting potential victims of modern slavery. If you suspect someone is a victim, you can make a referral to the NRM through the Home Office, law enforcement, or a designated organization. The NRM referral form can be completed online.