BNSSG International Recruitment Project – all you need to know about International Recruitment

 

‘All you need to know about International Recruitment’– sign up to free sessions now..

Webinars and face to face sessions for employers

Care and Support West, South Gloucestershire, Bristol City and North Somerset Councils, have commissioned Borderless to deliver a series of six webinars on ethical international recruitment, sponsorship and modern slavery and retention for care providers across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

About Borderless

Borderless is a technology platform adopted by a growing number of care providers across the UK to help with all aspects of international recruitment, sponsorship and compliance.

About the training

  • The events will hybrid, choose to attend virtually or in person.

  • For those unable to attend in person the events are also being live streamed via webinar.

  • Sessions will be interactive, including shared provider experience, polls, time for discussion within the audience and Q&A.


Events and Sign up

How to do international recruitment and how to do it well

  • International recruitment and sponsorship – the basics, benefits, costs, pitfalls and challenges

  • Mechanics - the process, sponsor licence, sponsor management system, certificate of sponsorship, health and care worker visa, logistics.

The Hive - Monday 18th March   Signup Link

The Hive, 6 Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE


Employer accountability having recruited overseas staff

  • For the employer - legislation, compliance, penalties, best practices

  • For the worker - onboarding, pastoral care, professional support, workforce integration.

Wednesday 1st May - The Hive  Signup Link

The Hive, 6 Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE

 Friday 31st May - Vassal Centre  Signup Link

The Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Bristol BS16 2QQ


Ethical recruitment and best practice to avoid Modern Slavery

  • Ethical recruitment - code of practice, red list, ethical recruiters, examples

  • Modern slavery - what’s happening, examples, indicators, escalation, new approaches 

Tuesday 25th June - The Hive  Signup Link

The Hive, 6 Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE

Thursday 25th July - Vassal Centre  Signup Link

The Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Bristol BS16 2QQ


In addition, Social Care employers within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are invited to join free webinars with RWK Goodman Solicitors  covering ethical recruitment, compliance and right to work.

Ethical Recruitment training for ASC providers

Overview of government guidance covering funding requirements of social care employers to recruit ethically when recruiting from overseas.

Friday 8th March 11am- 1pm via Microsoft teams

To join, please email Paris.Gallagher@southglos.gov.uk  who will provide joining details.


Compliance training for ASC providers

Overview of Skilled Worker route including basics of points-based requirements for skilled workers. Mandated compliance requirements and overview of potential Home Office sanctions for breaches.

Thursday 21st March 11am – 1pm via Microsoft teams

To join, please email Paris.gallagher@southglos.gov.uk who will provide joining details.


Right to Work training for ASC providers

Overview of mandatory right to work checks imposed on all UK employers 

Friday 22nd March 11am – 1pm via Microsoft teams

To join, please email Paris.Gallagher@southglos.gov.uk  who will provide joining details.

Project Contacts:
Care and Support West: alethea.mizen@careandsupportwest.com
South Glos Proud to Care lead :Paris.Gallagher@southglos.gov.uk
Bristol Project lead: adultcommissioning@bristol.gov.uk
North Somerset Proud to Care Project lead: poppy.carson@n-somerset.gov.uk

 

More Information can be found here;