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Cheshire and Merseyside International Social Care Recruitment

Commissioned by the nine Local Authorities in Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS Professionals International has developed a comprehensive, FREE recruitment support service for over 1,000 care providers.

This includes a user-friendly web portal (accessible below), a bookable consultation service, and in-depth training, all completely free of charge.

With our support, domiciliary and residential care providers of all sizes can confidently manage ethical international recruitment, enabling the successful placement of nurses and care assistants across care homes and other settings. Together, we are promoting safe, sustainable, and high-quality care throughout the region. 

Not part of Cheshire and Merseyside? Find out how your Local Authority or ICB can commission our solution, with the potential to use your 2025–2026 International Recruitment Regional Fund for Adult Social Care. Contact us at cmsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

 

Book our consultation service

Need extra support? Our dedicated team is here to help. Book a consultation session, available Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00, for tailored guidance on any questions you may have as an employer.

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Further information on the support service

To help you make the most of this service, we’ve arranged a series of comprehensive training sessions. We offer:

  • Lunch and Learn (30 minutes): A concise session covering key topics.
  • In-Depth Training (1 hour 30 minutes): A detailed exploration of the process.

What the training covers:

  • Visa Types – Overview of different visa categories for employment.
  • Sponsorship Management System (SMS) – Best practices for managing sponsorship duties.
  • E-Visa, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), and Right to Work – Understanding verification processes.
  • Displaced Sponsored Workers – Who they are and how to recruit them.
  • Home Office Audit – Key steps to ensure compliance.
  • Working Hours – Guidelines on additional 20-hour work allowances.
  • English Language Assessment – How to assess overseas candidates.

Simply register for training. A member of our team will then add you to the Microsoft Teams meeting, and you’ll receive a reminder email with the joining link on the day of the session. We look forward to seeing you there.

To access the web portal, please follow these steps to complete your registration:

  1. Open a guide: Select a guide below and click Find out more to access the portal
  2. Register your details: Click on the Register tab, enter your email address, agree to the privacy notice, and then click Register
  3. Verify your email: You'll receive a verification email within a few minutes (be sure to check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it)
  4. Click Verify Email: Click the link in the verification email to confirm your registration
  5. Create a password: You will be redirected back to the guide where you can create your password. Once set, click Continue

Your registration is now complete, and you can begin accessing the guides and resources available on the portal. If you have any queries with registering, please contact cmsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk or book a consultation session (link above) to discuss with one of our team.

Introduction

Welcome to your International Social Care Recruitment Support Portal. Here you will find the detail of the support available to you as part of this project, as well as an end-to-end overview of the international recruitment process.

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Selection

Here you will find guidance on selecting the right candidates, including conducting effective interviews internationally and an example offer letter.

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Sponsorship, Compliance Checks and Visa Applications

In this section you will find a comprehensive overview of the processes and requirements relating to becoming a Sponsorship Organisation and the initial application journey.

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Recruiting Displaced Sponsored Workers

This section offers guidance and key considerations for recruiting displaced sponsored workers currently residing in the UK.

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Travel and Appropriate Accommodation

This section details best practice and considerations for arranging travel and accommodation for your candidates.

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Onboarding

Within this section you will find advice to support you with onboarding pre, on and post-arrival, as your candidates continue their journey.

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Pastoral Support and Community Networks

Pastoral support is interwoven throughout international recruitment. Here, we provide all the information you will need to support your candidates effectively.

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Ethical Recruitment

Here you will find information about your responsibilities as an employer.

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Location Guides for Candidates

Our guides detail key services in each of the nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities.

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Contact

If you would like to find out more about our support service, please contact cmsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk