Principle 7 of the Social Care Code of Practice for International Recruitment
International social care staff legally recruited from abroad to work in the UK, are protected by relevant UK employment law in the same way as other employees and will be made aware of their rights.
Practice
Employers will:
- Demonstrate the necessary knowledge of UK employment law including the working time directive, national minimum wage, the relevant social security and tax obligations, health and safety, unlawful discriminations, statutory notice, paid holiday, family friendly rights and protection from unfair dismissal and to redundancy after the relevant qualifying period.
- Inform staff of these rights and uphold them.
- Provide internationally recruited social care staff (registered and unregistered) with written terms and conditions detailing the identity of the employer, the rate of pay including any expenses payable, the hours of work, the type of work, the notice applicable and the right to paid leave. This should also include information, if relevant, on ownership, care and return of any assets like a car.
- Take a copy of their contract with them when recruiting in other countries along with an explanation of terminology i.e. guidance on UK contracts of employment and how they protect individual rights.