Pastoral Support Partnership Opportunity for International Social Care Recruits in North Central London 

North London Councils (NLC) received funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to help solve important workforce problems in adult social care. This programme supports care providers in hiring and keeping international social care workers across the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington.

Financial Support for Sponsorship Costs

The North Central London Council is offering temporary financial support to assist care providers within the NCL region in recruiting displaced workers. This funding which is a one-off payment will help cover the costs for a maximum of two years associated with:

  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fees
  • Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) fees

This support is designed to ease the financial burden of international recruitment while addressing displaced workers whose employers have had their licences revoked as well as addressing workforce shortages in the care sector.

Please note this is a time-limited offer, and funding is subject to availability. We encourage eligible care providers to take advantage of this support as soon as possible.

For further details on how to apply, please contact Ola on oladimeji.oladapo@Camden.gov.uk

 

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International recruitment toolkit

It’s important to hire international workers in adult social care in a fair and legal way. Care providers must also make sure these workers are supported when they arrive and start working in the UK.

The new International Recruitment Toolkit for Social Care, created by the Department of Health and Social Care and Skills for Care, gives providers the tools they need to do this well. The guide helps ensure that recruitment is:

  • Fair and legal, following all UK rules.

  • Sustainable, meeting the needs of both workers and care providers over the long term.

  • Person-focused, helping new workers settle into their jobs and communities.

New: International recruitment toolkit for social care (pdf 2.68mb)

This toolkit is a must-have for care providers who want to maintain high standards in recruitment while dealing with workforce shortages in adult social care.

Opportunities for Displaced Skilled Workers

Are you within the North Central London regions of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington? Has your health and social care employer had their licence revoked or suspended, or are you unhappy with the working conditions at your current workplace? If so, please reach out.

If you are no longer employed or are looking for support to find new job opportunities in the health and social care sector, register with us through this link: Registration Form.

(Please write PTC when asked how you heard about us)

We encourage you to continue your own independent job search. Additionally, click the link below to explore the services available for support with money management, health and well-being, and general advice.

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Please note the following as you engage with us:

  • The regional partnership cannot guarantee we will be able to match you to a new sponsor and cannot guarantee you will find a new job through this support.
  • It is your responsibility to regularise your immigration status in the UK either through finding a new sponsor or another route.
  • The regional partnership cannot provide legal, or immigration advice and you should seek independent advice. Free legal advice is also available through Law Centres: List of Law Centres | LCN
  • The regional partnership provides support with finding new sponsors in the care sector. If you need to access support with other needs or queries, we will signpost you to the most appropriate organisation/resources.
  • If you are seeking a different role asides care worker or senior care worker role, we are unable to provide support
  • You must take steps to seek a new sponsor in addition to any support we offer.
  • You are not obligated to accept any job offers you receive through the job matching support. 
  • The support service is voluntary, and you can disengage at any time. You should notify us via email if you no longer want or need to access support.
  • If you accept a job with a new sponsor, regularise your stay through another route, or choose to leave the UK voluntarily, please notify us via email.