What they do:<\/p>\n
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- Recruitment Services: Support international care workers already in the UK, to find ongoing sponsorship in the sector.<\/li>\n
- Collaborate with Providers: Matching recruits with the right positions in local social care services.<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive Support for providers and carers: From visas and relocation to accommodation and integration, and end to end pastoral support.<\/li>\n
- Training and Development: Ensuring smooth transitions with language training, cultural orientation, and professional development.<\/li>\n
- Maintain Compliance: Upholding UK regulations and ethical recruitment standards. Retention Strategies: Focusing on job satisfaction and career growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Migrant Social Integration<\/h3>\n
Migrant Social Integration<\/span><\/a> 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Infra360<\/h3>\n
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?\u00a0<\/span>Register now at www.infra360.org.uk<\/a> 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Who Cares Podcast<\/h3>\n
Who Cares podcast<\/span><\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Monthly Drop-In Session –\u00a0International Recruitment Drop<\/strong>\u2011<\/strong>In Sessions <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Two further sessions confirmed for 2026! If you\u2019re seeking advice or have questions about international recruitment, we\u2019re here to help. Join our International Recruitment Specialist, Lisa Mulholland from Stephens Scown Solicitors, for an one\u2011hour drop\u2011in session.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\uddd3 Next session: Coming soon<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Time: 11:00am<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Online via Zoom<\/p>\n
Phishing email targeting skilled worker visa sponsors<\/h2>\n
Please see phishing email that appears to be targeting sponsors of skilled worker visas. Please share and inform others.\u00a0Screenshot below, the link in the email is hiding behind misleading text, and it is not actually a gov.uk domain. The email was received from jimu[at]seidanren.jp<\/p>\n
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\nCommunities<\/h2>\n
Ethnically diverse communities<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
Hikmat Devon<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
Social bridges<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
Compliance<\/h2>\n
Quality Compliance System<\/a> 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\u2019s operations, employee details, adherence to immigration rules, and record-keeping practices<\/p>\n
Compliance training<\/a> A step-by-step guide to applying for and sponsor license, breaking down the requirements of both the organisation and the individual being hired.<\/p>\n
Culture and norms<\/h2>\n
Culture and norms<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
COS<\/h2>\n
COS \u2013 certificate of sponsorship<\/a> 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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nDepartment of Health and Social Care<\/a>, International care worker regional support.<\/p>\n
Digital connection and skills<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering broadband, phones and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nEducation<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering UK education system, schedule and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nFinances<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering bank accounts, savers and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nHealthcare<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering accessing primary care, registering GP, and more.<\/p>\n
Housing<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering housing, bills and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nInternational Recruitment Toolkit<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
International Recruitment Gov guidance<\/a> Guidance for employers on employing someone outside the UK<\/p>\n
International Recruitment Code of Practice<\/a> Home Office revised code of practice for recruiting internationally for health and social care organisations in England.<\/p>\n
International Recruitment National Care Forum<\/a> Guidance and resources on International Recruitment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nLaw advice<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n
Leisure facilities<\/a> resource by Migrant Social Integration covering accessing the gym, free sport alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nMigrant Social Integration<\/a> has been formed by Plymouth Hope to provide support training to Social Care providers, pastoral support for international recruits and more.\u00a0Book your place<\/a>\u00a0via Eventbrite for upcoming training sessions.<\/p>\n
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- Our Main Support Services: Pastoral Care: If you\u2019re facing challenges in your workplace or require support involving any government agencies (e.g social services) , we\u2019re here to work with providers to help recruits. If international recruits have practical questions about immigration changes or to do with their COS, we are here to listen and guide recruits to find a solution<\/li>\n
- Employment Support: We initially refer individuals to the Devon Alliance. Additionally, we offer one-to-one confidence-building support and organise group sessions for job seekers to share experiences and learn from one another. This is a safe space for recruits to ask any questions.<\/li>\n
- Diversity & Cultural Competence Support for Providers: Adapting to change and creating an inclusive workplace for international recruits can be challenging. We offer confidential support to help providers navigate any issues or any challenges with international recruits or to assist in implementing relevant policies. Email us:\u00a0tania@plymouthhope.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Modern slavery<\/h2>\n
Modern Slavery Home Office training resource page<\/a> Modern Slavery Resource. Brings together documents and promotional material related to the government\u2019s work to end modern slavery.<\/p>\n
Unseen<\/a>– resources and helpline<\/p>\n
Modern Slavery Training<\/a> This is a set of free bookable training sessions that will assist you in following modern slavery laws<\/p>\n
Stronger together- Modern slavery resources<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern Slavery videos<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern Slavery GLAA videos<\/a> The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has produced a range of\u00a0videos to help support spotting the signs of modern slavery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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Pastoral care guide<\/a><\/p>\n
Plymouth Provider Resource Centre<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nRacism support<\/h2>\n
On your side UK<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nSafer recruitment checklist- Skills for Care<\/a><\/p>\n
Sponsorship<\/h2>\n
Skills for Care Becoming A Visa Sponsor<\/a><\/p>\n
Sponsorship: guidance for employers and educators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nApplying for Visa \u2013 skills for care <\/a><\/p>\n
Vaccination<\/a> toolkit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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\nWorkers Rights<\/h2>\n
An educational video aimed at informing and protecting international care workers in the UK. The video has been produced by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and Justice and Care.<\/span>\u00a0It provides guidance on what care should should expect when working in the UK care sector. Includes topics such as researching visas, sponsor responsibilities, life in the UK and how to spot signs of labour exploitation. The video is also available in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
English: https:\/\/youtu.be\/vbCnZuzo-2w<\/a>
\nHindi: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Tz5g8UE_4NA<\/a>
\nMalayalam: https:\/\/youtu.be\/RnO9I0k0m8o<\/a>
\nTamil: https:\/\/youtu.be\/KyYOb6PO3Ic<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nDHSC have confirmed that sponsored workers will not have to leave the UK after 22nd July 2028. \u00a0International workers who are already sponsored to work legally in the sector by the end of the transition period will be able to continue to extend their stay, change sponsors and, when qualified, apply to settle.<\/span><\/p>\n
Wellbeing<\/h2>\n
Ubuntu counselling services <\/a>offers multicultural counselling, support and education.<\/p>\n
Workers Rights<\/a> Guidance for international workers in the care sector. Workers’ Rights leaflets available in 21 languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
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