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 expert support, domiciliary and residential care providers of all sizes can confidently recruit and retain two key groups: internationally relocated care workers and displaced care workers – experienced individuals already in the UK whose previous sponsorship has ended, often due to their employer losing a sponsor licence. Many are now seeking new, stable roles in adult social care.
We also support providers with existing sponsored staff, helping them stay compliant with ongoing Home Office responsibilities, including what to expect during a potential audit. This ensures the continued delivery of safe, high-quality care across 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
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.
To help you make the most of this service, we’ve arranged a series of comprehensive training sessions. We offer:
What the training covers:
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:
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.
An overview of the support available through this project, including a step-by-step guide to the displaced worker and sponsored worker recruitment process.
Key guidance and considerations for recruiting displaced workers already living in the UK.
Support with candidate selection, including tips for effective interviews and a sample offer letter.
Step-by-step guidance on applying for a sponsor licence, using the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), and meeting your responsibilities as a sponsor.
How to manage sponsored workers through the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) and stay compliant with UKVI requirements.
A guide to essential compliance checks for both sponsored and displaced workers.
Guidance on assigning Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) and supporting visa applications for sponsored workers.
Guidance on onboarding and induction support, as well as pastoral care, including health and wellbeing resources.
An overview of ethical recruitment principles and your responsibilities as an employer.
Practical resources to support you as an employer.
If you would like to find out more about our support service, please contact cmsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk