Government can confirm that it is making £15 million available over 2023 to 2024 to help support international recruitment within the adult social care sector.
The government is committed to helping providers make more effective use of international recruitment to help grow the adult social care workforce, alongside wider action to improve domestic recruitment and retention.
On 15 February 2022, care workers were added to the shortage occupation list to support providers in addressing workforce pressures. This inclusion is enabling the sector to employ overseas recruits to help provide care this winter and beyond.
Although international recruitment has the potential to fill thousands of vacancies, we recognise that many providers find it difficult and experience a number of different barriers. This fund is being established to provide employers with a range of support mechanisms so that they are able to take advantage of the benefits presented by international recruitment. It is also designed to help ensure an ethical approach to recruitment and employment practice and that international recruits are provided with a range of support to help them make an effective transition to working in England.
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