Recruitment and Support of New Scots into Scottish Social Care

The Scottish Government have announced the development of a bespoke £500,000 scheme to support Scottish Adult Social Care employers.  Read the full statement at (DW) Employers' Resources

Download our latest guide on Guidance for Local Authority Commissioners in the event of a Home Office Sponsor License Revocation

In 2023, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Centre for Workforce Supply Social Care (CWSS) team were commissioned to deliver a feasibility study of international recruitment into adult social care in Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA); the initial phase of this pilot project concluded at the end of March 2024.  The project’s aim was to conduct a feasibility study for the development of an ethical and sustainable, person-centred model of international recruitment underpinned by robust pastoral support.

The project successfully supported internationally recruited staff to take up posts within Scotland, identifying many learnings along the way that provide useful insights for stakeholders and care providers engaging in international recruitment in the future.  The final report, which you can find here, sets out the context and policy frameworks that have guided the project, as well as details of the activities, lessons identified and recommendations for future activity.