The Government has made funding available to support international recruitment into the adult social care sector during the 2023-24 financial year. In the South East region, this fund scheme will be used to distribute grants of £1,500 to help CQC registered providers recruit internationally.

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Grants are being distributed via the following four hubs, run by the Care Associations within their respective areas. Providers must apply to the correct hub:

• Hampshire
• Kent
• Oxfordshire
• Sussex

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Any provider wishing to apply for a grant should first check that they meet the scheme eligibility criteria: South East Region International Recruitment Grant Scheme – Grant Conditions

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Providers are encouraged to apply as soon as they are ready to do so as funding will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Successful providers will be allocated a £1,500 grant to their application. This grant will only be issued upon the submission of a claim, with supporting evidence, between 1st April 2023 and 15th March 2024.

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We have seen many providers using this as an opportunity to obtain their Sponsor License. The Borderless platform streamlines every aspect of international hiring and sponsorship, for both overseas and in-country candidates. This includes enabling providers to get their Sponsor License fast and efficiently, and at a fraction of the cost of alternative solutions.

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To book a call with someone to discuss you Sponsor License application or anything International Recruitment related, click here

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For more information about International Recruitment follow this link to our relevant blog post.