Principle 12 of the Social Care Code of Practice for International Recruitment

International social care staff will receive appropriate information, support and induction to enable them to settle in and operate effectively in the role to which they have been recruited.

Practice

Employers will:

• Ensure that all new employees are aware of how to find help and assistance in all aspects of their appointment. They should achieve certification in the Common Induction Standards to ensure that they are practically and personally prepared to work safely and effectively within the English social care system.
• Provide a mentor or buddy to help new staff to settle in or some form of regular contact
• Support individuals through the Common Induction Standards, which address aspects of cultural awareness, equal opportunities and diversity, and may be supplemented by specific training.
• Provide an infrastructure of pastoral support, which goes beyond the job role requirements. This wider support for internationally recruited staff involves helping them to settle into working and living in England. This could include:
  • Meeting and greeting newcomers at the airport
  • Finding at least temporary accommodation
  • Helping them to obtaining a national insurance number
  • Registering with a GP and dentist
  • Providing information on travelling to work
  • Information relating to professional organisations
  • Union representation
  • Introduction to social networks
• Cultural awareness training

Sources of information and guidance

This will be provided in the resources section as the material becomes available.