We want to share some key updates regarding international recruitment. In particular, we’d like to highlight recent developments regarding sponsor licence revocations and direct you to new guidance on the West Midlands International Recruitment Hub.
Home Office Crackdown on Sponsor Licences – Court of Appeal Ruling & Its Impact on Businesses
The Home Office is expected to intensify audits and compliance checks on sponsor licence holders. Care providers are being advised to prepare for heightened scrutiny and potential licence revocations.
Below are links to some articles on these developments, shared by Tulia Group CIC – a faith-based social enterprise working closely with Coventry City Council as part of their enhanced international recruitment offer.
- Read more here: Impact of Court of Appeal Ruling on Migrant Care Workers (Health and Care Visa Scheme)
- Read more here: Home Office Crackdown on Sponsor Licences – Court of Appeal Ruling & Its Impact on Businesses
These rulings have significant implications for businesses, care providers, and international care workers.
Please note: Lifted completes all CQC and Home Office Compliance as part of their support for sponsors who partner with them – this will help mitigate the risk of non-compliance. Please direct care providers to http://irwestmids.co.uk/hire-sponsored-care-workers/ or Rachael Crook, Co-Founder of Lifted, at rachael@liftedcare.com
International Recruitment Rule Changes – Key Update
From the 9th April, care providers in England must prioritise recruiting international care workers already in the UK who need new sponsorship before hiring from overseas. This helps ensure displaced care workers can remain in the sector.
The Home Office has also raised the minimum salary threshold for care workers and senior care workers to £25,000 or £12.82 per hour.
You can read the full statement here.
Action Required for Care Providers
- Ensure compliance with Home Office regulationsto mitigate the risk of licence revocation. If you need support, please contact Lifted: http://irwestmids.co.uk/hire-sponsored-care-workers/ or email Rachael Crook, Co-Founder of Lifted, at rachael@liftedcare.com
- Prioritise hiring international care workers already in the UK when recruiting from overseas, to support displaced workers in the sector.
- Direct international care workers to the West Midlands International Recruitment Hubfor support and guidance: http://irwestmids.co.uk/international-care-workers/
- Stay informedon changes to salary thresholds and upcoming regional partnership details on Gov.UK.
- If you have any Legal & Human Resources related questions, linked to international recruitment, please do use the West Midlands International Recruitment Legal & HR Support Service http://irwestmids.co.uk/hr-legal-services-support/
