Resources

Explore our resources designed to help councils and care providers support international care workers. This includes:

Toolkits for compliance and sponsorship management.
Training materials for ethical recruitment practices.
Case studies showcasing successful local authority initiatives.

In this library we provide a range of national, regional and resources that may be helpful to you if you are considering recruiting in adult social care from overseas.

It is important that anyone exploring international recruitment is familiar with the Department of Health and Social Care’s Code of Practice.

Please take the time to consider the list of resources and links to further support.

We will review this library regularly. To add a resource please contact intlrecruitmentinfo@wm-adass.org.uk with the link, a brief description and citing the source.

Blogs and webinar recordings also available

National Care Forum

Pastoral Care Guide for International Recruitment in Social Care

NHS Employers

News, guidance and updates on international recruitment in the NHS

Code of Practice red and amber list of countries

International Recruitment Toolkit | NHS Employers

WM Care Association

Free DBS to any CQC registered care providers within the West Midlands region for international recruits who have arrived in the UK in the last 6 months ( January 2024) Full details on our website

https://www.wmca.care/dbs

GOV.UK links

Net migration measures – further detail - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

UK visa sponsorship for employers: Eligibility - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Apply for a sponsor licence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Sponsorship: guidance for employers and educators - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Introduction to the sponsorship management system: SMS guide 1 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

International recruitment to adult social care: A guide for councils | Local Government Association

Applying for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)

DHSC & Skills for Care Tool Kit

The toolkit has been written in collaboration with Skills for Care and is hosted on their international recruitment hub, alongside other key resources and information to support with ethical international recruitment – International recruitment (skillsforcare.org.uk).

DHSC have also worked with gov.uk to create a summary version to highlight the key messages within the toolkit - International recruitment toolkit for adult social care providers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Modern Day Slavery

Ensuring Compliance with Overseas workers
Employment rights and Safety - Online brochure

Sandwell Anti - Slavery Partnership Responding to Modern slavery in the Care Sector

https://westmidlandsantislavery.org

Audit tool and modern day slavery guide