Check out the A to Z international recruitment resources from Communities, Modern Slavery to Pastoral support. We have our International Recruitment Devon Offer for social care providers and international recruits from the Migrant Social Integration, Infra360, Who Cares Podcast and Devon Alliance.
Devon Offer
Migrant Social Integration
Migrant Social Integration has been formed by Plymouth Hope and have a range of training, resources, and pastoral offer to support international recruits and social care providers. They understand through lived experience the challenges that are experienced through this process and have the tools to help you, and providers become settled, and their spoke training is tailored to the issues you may be facing.
Training offer for social care providers and international recruits in Devon; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Modern Slavery & Exploitation and Cultural Awareness.
Weekly support sessions; Thursdays 12.45PM to 1.45PM. Support sessions for international recruits, zoom link, Thursdays 2.15PM to 3.15PM. Support sessions for providers, zoom link, and Fridays 3PM to 5PM. Language support sessions for international recruits, zoom link.
Infra360
Are you an international recruit looking for guidance and support in Devon? Or perhaps a social care provider in need of assistance with international recruitment? Register now at www.infra360.org.uk for help and support. Infra 360 & My Care Bubble App offers hand-on advice and guidance, especially for those international recruits who find themselves without a sponsor.
Who Cares Podcast
Who Cares podcast is delivered by John Powell from Unicare and many other guest stars. Check out the range of podcasts covering engaging topics about the Devon offer for international recruits in social care.
Devon Alliance
Devon Alliance for International Recruitment, we’re thrilled to be working with Devon’s social care providers. Their mission is to bridge workforce gaps by bringing in dedicated and qualified social care professionals from around the world to our county.
What they do:
- Recruit International Social Care Professionals: Filling essential roles with skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Comprehensive Support: From visas and relocation to accommodation and integration.
- Training and Development: Ensuring smooth transitions with language training, cultural orientation, and professional development.
- Collaborate with Providers: Matching recruits with the right positions in local social care services.
- Maintain Compliance: Upholding UK regulations and ethical recruitment standards. Retention Strategies: Focusing on job satisfaction and career growth.
- NEW SERVICE: Supporting International Recruits in Devon who find themselves without a sponsor.
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Communities
Ethnically diverse communities directory provides a comprehensive directory of services available to ethnically diverse communities in Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay. It includes details of various organisations and agencies offering support to people from Black, Asian, and other ethnically diverse backgrounds. The directory is designed to help individuals, including migrant workers, asylum seekers, refugees, and students, find local support.
Hikmat Devon is a Community Interest Company working across Devon with activity in each of the new NHS clinical commissioning groups. Their work supports families and individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds.
Social bridges This resource emphasises the importance for a new arrival in the country of building social bridges with the people around them, detailing the community integration support given by Migrant Social Integration.
Compliance
Quality Compliance System Get ready for a UKVI Compliance Visit: A Guide for Sponsors. The document outlines potential questions that UK Visas and Immigration compliance officers may ask during a compliance visit. These questions cover various aspects such as the organisation’s operations, employee details, adherence to immigration rules, and record-keeping practices
Compliance training A step-by-step guide to applying for and sponsor license, breaking down the requirements of both the organisation and the individual being hired.
Culture and norms
Culture and norms A guide for migrants to understand and navigate British culture and social norms, giving them the tools to adapt to their new environment. It covers topics such as etiquette, food, and sports.
COS
COS – certificate of sponsorship Skills for Care guidance for adult social care providers on applying for Certificates of Sponsorship to sponsor overseas care workers for the Health and Care Worker Visa route. It details the application process, necessary documentation, and compliance with Home Office regulations
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Department of Health and Social Care, International care worker regional support.
Digital connection and skills resource by Migrant Social Integration covering broadband, phones and more.
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Education resource by Migrant Social Integration covering UK education system, schedule and more.
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Finances resource by Migrant Social Integration covering bank accounts, savers and more.
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Healthcare resource by Migrant Social Integration covering accessing primary care, registering GP, and more.
Housing resource by Migrant Social Integration covering housing, bills and more.
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International Recruitment Toolkit by Skills for Care aims to help providers to decide whether to recruit from overseas and to do so in an ethical and responsible manner. You can use this toolkit to plan your approach to overseas recruitment activity for the first time, or to review the quality and efficiency of your existing practices and processes.
International Recruitment Gov guidance Guidance for employers on employing someone outside the UK
International Recruitment Code of Practice Home Office revised code of practice for recruiting internationally for health and social care organisations in England.
International Recruitment National Care Forum Guidance and resources on International Recruitment
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Law advice Here for Good is a strategic legal charity dedicated to supporting at-risk migrants by providing free, high-quality legal services and engaging in strategic legal work.
Leisure facilities resource by Migrant Social Integration covering accessing the gym, free sport alternatives.
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Migrant Social Integration has been formed by Plymouth Hope to provide support training to Social Care providers, pastoral support for international recruits and more.
Modern slavery
Modern Slavery Home Office training resource page Modern Slavery Resource. Brings together documents and promotional material related to the government’s work to end modern slavery.
Unseen– resources and helpline
Modern Slavery Training This is a set of free bookable training sessions that will assist you in following modern slavery laws
Stronger together- Modern slavery resources
Modern Slavery GLAA videos The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has produced a range of videos to help support spotting the signs of modern slavery.
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Pastoral
Plymouth Provider Resource Centre Information, advice, and resources specifically for Plymouth’s health and social care providers, which include care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supporting living, and day care services.
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Racism support
On your side UK. UK-wide support and reporting service for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian who has experienced racism or any forms of hate.
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Applying for Visa – skills for care
Vaccination toolkit
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Wellbeing
Ubuntu counselling services offers multicultural counselling, support and education.
Workers Rights Guidance for international workers in the care sector. Workers’ Rights leaflets available in 21 languages.
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