International Candidates' Support Page
If you are an international recruited displaced care worker and you are now looking for help, we hope that this page may be of assistance to you.
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This page is for international care workers in North East London.
If your employer's sponsor licence has been revoked, or you need to find a new sponsor, this page is here to support you. You'll find information on what to do next, where to seek help, and the resources available to assist you during this transition. While CPV cannot provide legal or immigration advice or assess individual visa situations, we can direct you to trusted organisations that are able to offer specialist support.
What to do first if your sponsorship has been affected
• Letter 1 — Revocation notice: UKVI may send you a letter saying your employer’s sponsorship licence has been revoked. Read it carefully. If you are not sure what it means for you, get advice from a regulated adviser.
• One month later — Letter 2: A second letter may advise that your Certificate of Sponsorship has been cancelled. Note the date of this letter carefully.
• Limited time period: The second letter usually starts a set period for you to find a new sponsor or get advice on your options. The sections below show you where to get that advice.
Official government guidance for international adult social care workers whose employer’s sponsor licence has been revoked DHSC support offer
Help to find a new care role
Ready for your next opportunity in social care? Whether you're looking for a new sponsor or a new role, we recommend using a variety of job search channels.
Below you'll find trusted recruitment resources and local support options to help you take the next step in your career.
You can search care roles at Government Jobs
Licensed Sponsor Register
GOV.UK — Licensed Sponsor Register You can search the public register of organisations licensed to sponsor care workers and approach them directly: UKVI / Home Office licensed sponsors register Support
Need advice about your rights at work?
If you've been underpaid, had money taken from your wages without agreement, or have concerns about your contract or working conditions, support is available. You do not need to leave your job to get help. The organisations below can provide advice.
ACAS Free, independent advice on employment rights, contracts, pay disputes and unfair treatment.
• Helpline: 03001231100 — Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm • acas.org.uk
Citizens Advice Free advice on employment rights, including concerns related to visa-sponsored work.
• Freephone: 08001448848
This page cannot give you immigration advice or comment on your visa. For that, use official guidance or speak to a regulated immigration adviser.
OISC — Find a Regulated Immigration Adviser Find a regulated immigration adviser. A number of advisers listed do not charge fees.
• Immigration Advice Authority
Citizens Advice — Health and Care Worker Visa guidance Guidance for those on a Health and Care Worker Visa, including what may happen when a worker's sponsor licence is revoked.
• Freephone: 08001448848
Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? You do not have to manage on your own. The services below can help, and many are free and open at any time.
Samaritans Confidential listening support, available at any time of day or night.
• Free to call: 116123 — available 24 hours
NHS Good Thinkingbold text Free digital tools for anxiety, low mood, sleep and stress. Available in multiple languages.
NHS Talking Therapies — North East London Free NHS help for stress, anxiety and low mood. You can refer yourself, without a GP referral.
• NHS Talking Therapies North East London
Shout Free, confidential text support, open 24 hours a day. Text instead of calling if you would rather not talk.
• Text SHOUT to 85258
Need support with housing, finances or food?
Losing your job can have an impact on your finances, housing, and day-to-day wellbeing. If you're facing difficulties, the services below may be able to provide practical support, advice, and guidance to help you through this period and get back on track.
Some support depends on your immigration status, income and eligibility. Many care workers cannot claim public funds. Check with the organisation before you apply.
Shelter
Free advice on housing rights, eviction and what to do if you are at risk of losing your home:
• Helpline: 08088004444 • shelter.org.uk
Citizens Advice Free advice on debt, benefits and emergency financial support. • Freephone: 08001448848
Worried you are being treated unfairly or unsafely? You may want to get support if any of the following has happened to you:
• You have not been paid for work you did, or money was taken from your wages.
• Your employer has threatened you, or made you feel you cannot leave.
• You live in accommodation controlled by your employer and feel unsafe.
• You have been asked to work hours or in conditions that feel unsafe.
• You are not sure whether what is happening to you is allowed.
You can ask for confidential support. These organisations can explain your options and what happens if you report a concern:
Your local council
Contact your council’s adult safeguarding team. They can help whatever your visa status. Not sure which council? Find it here:
Modern Slavery Helpline — Unseen UK
Free, confidential support for victims and those with concerns about exploitation or trafficking.
• Freephone: 08000121700 — free, available 24 hours
Justice and Care
Specialist guidance for international care workers on employment rights, exploitation and how to report concerns.
• Justice and Care
Training and employability support
Training and employability resources can help you get ready for a new role while you look for a sponsor or plan your next step. Eligibility and fees can vary, so check before you apply.
Flourish: Online Learning & Workforce development platform Flourish
Skills for Care: Free care sector training resources and workforce development guidance Skills For Care
Local and London-wide migrant support routes
These organisations are proposed signposting routes only. They should not be listed on the live page until eligibility, capacity, service scope and referral arrangements have been confirmed.
Proposed organisations:
Migrant Help Migrant Help offers free, confidential advice for migrants, including those who have lost their job or are unsure of their status. Migrant Help
MICLU — NEL Migrant Services Map Potential route for finding local services, subject to service scope and eligibility. A map of migrant support across NEL boroughs: legal, housing, health and community. MICLU
Mind Potential route for mental health support, subject to service scope and eligibility. Mind offers mental health information and support Mind
Rethink Potential route for mental health support, subject to service scope and eligibility. Advice and support with no GP referral needed. Rethink: Charity for everyone living with mental illness across England Rethink
English Language skills Potential route for English language learning, subject to service scope and eligibility. Free and low-cost classes across London. English Language skills