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Cheshire and Merseyside International Social Care Recruitment

Commissioned by the nine Local Authorities in Cheshire and Merseyside, we at NHS Professionals International have created a complete recruitment support service for over 1,000 care providers. This includes a user-friendly web portal (accessible below), a free helpline, and in-depth training—all at no cost. With our support, domiciliary and residential care providers of all sizes can confidently manage ethical international recruitment, ensuring the successful placement of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in care homes and other settings, promoting safe and high-quality care across the region.

If you would like to find out more about our support service or gain access to the web portal, please contact CMsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk.

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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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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Additional Services

Coming soon! To find out more about our modular offering, such as our Academy training centre; pioneering HCSWD programme or further support with international recruitment, please email CMsocialcare@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

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