Support for Displaced
International Care Workers in
South East London
If you’re an overseas care worker whose employer has lost their sponsorship licence, you are not alone — and we are here to help.
The Health & Care Jobs Hub leads
the International Recruitment Project in South East London, funded by
the Department of Health and Social Care.
We have two main aims:
- To support displaced care workers in finding new jobs with approved care providers
- To help care providers connect with displaced workers, offering financial onboarding support and advice on compliance and good practice
We understand this is a stressful and
uncertain time. That’s why we offer practical advice, job search help,
employability workshops, and guidance about your options. It’s important to act
quickly while your visa remains valid.
Immigration Rule Changes – 9th April 2025
The UK government has announced important changes affecting adult social care workers:
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New minimum payment rates:
- New sponsored care workers must be paid at least £12.82 per hour (or £25,000 a year)
- Existing sponsored workers must be paid at least £12.21 per hour
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Priority for workers already in the UK: Employers must first try to recruit displaced care workers in the UK before hiring from overseas
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Increased sponsorship fees:
- Certificate of
Sponsorship (CoS):
Rising from £239 to £525
- Other fees will
increase too
- Certificate of
Sponsorship (CoS):
Rising from £239 to £525
Support for Displaced Care Workers
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Employment & Job Search Support
We will connect you with South East London care providers recruiting displaced workers and signpost you to helpful job boards and sponsor lists -
CV, Applications & Employability Workshops
While we don’t offer one-to-one CV support, we run free employability masterclasses covering CV writing, applications, and interview preparation -
Pastoral Support
For personal issues such as housing, finances or health, please contact:
📧 nilrecourse@royalgreenwich.gov.uk -
Wellbeing Resources
Support for mental health and wellbeing is available through:
· Good Thinking London (NHS mental health tools)
· Mental health and wellbeing resources to help you look after your mental health
· Live Well advice – tips and guidance to help you stay healthy and well
· Samaritans: Call 116 123 free, any time
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Extra Support
We have put together some helpful links below:· Find a GP near you – use this postcode checker to locate your nearest GP
· Find a dentist -use this postcode checker to locate your nearest dentist
· Prescription information – get details about how to manage and collect your prescriptions
· Pharmacy information – find a pharmacy close to you
· Sexual health services – advice and services to support your sexual health
· Food Bank - use this resource to find your nearest Food Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my employer’s sponsor licence is
revoked?
Can I keep working while looking for a new
sponsor?
How do I find a new sponsor?
- Use the Care Visa Sponsor Database to check for licensed providers near you.
- Indeed.com: A popular platform with a wide range of
job listings, including care worker positions. Search for “care jobs
with sponsorship” near you.
- CV-Library: A large job board with numerous listings across various
industries.
- Totaljobs: Another widely used job board with a
broad selection of positions.
- NHS Jobs: Focuses on jobs within the National Health Service (NHS).
- Carehome.co.uk: Specifically dedicated to care home jobs.
- Community Care Jobs: Focuses on social care and social work jobs.
- Care UK: Offers care home vacancies.
- HealthJobsUK: Another specialised platform for healthcare roles.
- Check local care providers in your area. To check local care providers in your area, you can use the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website to search for registered care providers by postcode, town, or service type. This helps ensure the provider is regulated and may be eligible to sponsor Skilled Worker visas. You can then contact them directly to ask if they are currently recruiting and offering sponsorship.
Can you help with CVs and applications?
What should I ask a new employer before accepting a job?
1) Will you sponsor my Skilled Worker visa?
2) What is the salary and benefits package?
3) Is relocation or accommodation support offered?
4) Will I need to drive and is transport provided?
5) Are training and progression opportunities available?
6) Are your services CQC-registered?
Can my employer take money from my final
wages?
Can my family stay in the UK?
What’s an eVisa and do I need one?
How do I report exploitation or modern slavery?
📞 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
📞 Care Quality Commission (CQC): 03000 616161
📞 Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA): 0800 432 0804
How can I stay safe when applying for jobs?
11. Can I switch to a different care or health job?
Where can I get free legal or visa advice?
💻 citizensadvice.org.uk
📞 Southwark Law Centre
📞 Lewisham Refugee & Migrant Network (LRMN)
📞 ACAS (employment advice): 0300 123 1100
📧nilrecourse@royalgreenwich.gov.uk