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Recruiting an overseas Care Worker under the Points Based System Sessions

These sessions will provide an overview of the points-based system and the routes available for the care sector as well as how to become a sponsor.

With the announcement of care workers being added to the shortage occupation list from mid-February, we are running two information sessions.

On the 1st January 2021 free movement ended and the UK introduced a new points-based immigration system. The new system treats EU and non-EU citizens equally and has transformed the way in which all people come to the UK to work and study. Anyone coming to the UK to work or study, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply for permission in advance. 

Please join officials from the Home Office's Engagement and Policy teams for a short webinar providing an overview of the points-based immigration system for the Social Care sector. 

This will include new information about the Migration Advisory Committee’s recent recommendation to add Care Workers and Home Carers to the Shortage Occupation List and the Health & Care Visa.

The session will also include updates on the following: 

  • Skilled Worker visa 

  • Health and Care visa

  • Recruiting an overseas care worker from mid-February 2022

  • How to become a Home Office sponsor 

  • Other Immigration Routes 

  • Right to Work checks 

  • EU Settlement Scheme 

  • Support available 

  • Q&A 

During this event you will be given the opportunity to ask questions via Sli.do. In addition we would also value your feedback & experiences of using the new system.

To register for one of these events please use the links below:

Social Care: Recruiting an overseas Care Worker under Points Based System Tickets, Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Social Care: Recruiting an overseas Care Worker under Points Based System Tickets, Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 15:30 | Eventbrite