In this library we signpost you with a range of national and regional resources that may be helpful to you when supporting international care workers.
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 this list of resources and links to further support.
Ethical Recruitment
We share essential resources, tools, and guidance to support care providers in making informed, ethical decisions about international recruitment.
Displaced International Care Worker Pool & Funding for Recruitment Support Continues
Whilst the 9th April 2025 requirement to recruit from the West Midlands Displaced Worker Pool has now been removed it remains a vital source of information about candidates who are already in the country and available to work in the adult social care sector.
Human Resources & Legal Support
West Midlands Employers (WME) offers Legal and HR support for CQC registered care providers and Local Authorities across the West Midlands, including a free 30-minute helpline consultation from Lester Aldridge.
Access useful templates, compliance guides, webinars and FAQs to support international recruitment, meet legal obligations, and promote ethical employment practices.
Immigration Rules & Legislation
New immigration rules introduced in April 2025 bring significant changes, especially to the Skilled Worker Route and adult social care recruitment.
Key updates include new requirements for care workers and visa switching options. Access frequently asked questions, a Home Office presentation, and the latest Statement of Changes to learn more.
Modern Day Slavery & Exploitation Support
As part of a regional programme of support, we provide access to modern day slavery resources and exploitation support to help organisations ensure safety, compliance, and best practice.
This includes signposting to safeguarding services, guidance for employing overseas workers, and local partnerships working to combat exploitation.
Sponsorship Guidance
We signpost you to guidance and resources from key industry bodies, including the Department of Health and Social Care, to support you in recruiting international care workers already in the UK.
Other Useful Guidance
Here, we signpost to trusted organisations and resources to offer additional support when employing international care workers. Lots of these resources can be used with your wider workforce.
This includes:
• Right to Work video: In this video, we provide guidance to social care providers on complying with their Right to Work obligations, including when and how to carry out Right to Work checks.
• Legal & HR Webinars: These include everything from the roll out to e-visas to pay and redundancy and the new employment rights bill.
• A cooking guide with some clear and simple instructions for preparing a variety of light meals and hot drinks that are popular in England.
• Guide – Common Slang Words & Phrases: Created by Warwickshire Council to help staff navigate the everyday language they may hear from clients and colleagues.