Overseas recruitment can help you find skilled workers and build a diverse workforce.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This replaces physical documents with an online record of your immigration status, known as an eVisa.
To get a free National Insurance number, you need to apply online.
The following websites provide guidance on recruiting overseas:
- Skills for Care “International recruitment” – advice on the legal requirements for recruiting internationally
- LGA and ADASS bite size guide – an overview of overseas recruitment in adult social care
- DHSC and Home Office videos – information on the points-based immigration system, ethical recruitment and applying for a sponsor licence
- The National Care Forum “Pastoral support guide” – guidance on supporting overseas recruits, including people settled in the UK with the right to work
- The Safer employment guide – advice on safe recruitment, retention and managing leavers