Welcome to the West Midlands Social Care
International Recruitment Hub
Connecting Care Providers and International Care Workers for a Better Future
Your go-to resource for international recruitment in the adult social care sector, across the West Midlands.
Our latest news, blogs and updates about the West Midlands International Recruitment Programme.
The Story of International Care Workers in the West Midlands
International care workers arrived in the UK with hope. For many, the Health and Care visa represented more than a job. It was a promise of stability, a chance to build a new life [...]
Lessons Learned: Building a Stronger, Fairer, More Sustainable Social Care Workforce
International recruitment has provided important relief to the social care sector at a time of high vacancies. But it has also come with significant cost. For some workers, the experience brought opportunity and stability. For [...]
Celebrating the Impact of International Care Workers: Mo’s Story
Following his recent success at the WMCA Excellence in Care Awards, we met with award-winner Mohsin Abdul, one of the dedicated team members from Caring with Dignity Limited based in Dudley, to learn more about [...]
Key learnings from the International Recruitment Programme
We have continually evaluated use of the Department of Health and Social Care International Recruitment Fund, which has meant we have been able to adapt the model as required.
We have produced a number of Learning & Evaluation Reports throughout the Programme. Our latest report evaluates its impact and shows how the learning can inform and strengthen the national Social Care Workforce Strategy.
Key learnings show the importance of:
- Establishing a solid infrastructure – community partnerships, processes, governance.
- Collaboration across sectors and levels adds value.
- Strong onboarding, pastoral support and clear training pathways – learning which can be applied to the wider domestic care workforce.
