Practical support for international recruits

Applying for jobs

GOV.UK guidance on applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad and advice on how to stay safe.

Grants to support you to find work  

The Care Workers Charity offers a £500 grant to international recruits who need to secure alternative employment in an adult social care organisation. This will be due to the license revocation of their most recent employer.  

The grant is available to current care workers or new starters.   

Find more information on the fund and how to apply at the Care Workers Charity website. 

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) driving theory webinars

International Recruitment East has asked the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) to create two free recorded webinars. These webinars offer advice for international recruits on how to pass driving theory tests in the UK. 

Access EELGA driving theory resources 

Driving lessons and support  

Suffolk Care Association offers fully-funded UK Road Safety Adaptation Lessons for international recruits. You will need to hold a driving licence and also need to drive for your role in social care.   

Find further information and the application process at the Suffolk Care Association website.