Bespoke training designed for overseas care workers, bridging the gap between international experience and UK care standards.
Our international and overseas care workers courses supplement the gaps that exist between training in care and the needs of recently migrated workers. Problems start from the onset, as some training is outdated and does not reflect UK standards. Some care providers have resorted to Red Cross courses or the Care Certificate, which are inadequate for the needs of recently arrived care workers, employers, and people who will be looked after. For example, some Red Cross training empowers care workers to perform tasks such as administering injections, which in the UK can only be done by registered practitioners such as nurses and GPs.
Understanding the reality of international care recruitment and transition
These courses do not naturally address different care environments such as domiciliary, supported living, residential and nursing homes. Some care workers have been left saddened to discover the reality of their working environment on arrival.
The courses do not address sponsorship conditions, the business side and costs of international recruiting, or the influence of others (e.g., temptation to seek greener pastures, leaving their overseas recruiter in limbo).
International care workers face challenges navigating a new working environment with little support. The UK can be overwhelming for international care workers with no experience living in a fast-moving environment. This can lead to severe problems such as mental illness and motivation issues. Some care workers have quit within a short period or returned to their home countries. Care providers must embed the care value base to address equality, respect, and boundaries. There is danger that certain behaviours and views acceptable in other parts of the world will not be compatible with living and working in the UK.
International care workers are not eligible for public funds for their training. This has left some overseas care workers with little access to qualifications commonly available to domestic staff.
Most organisations bringing overseas care workers are private with varying budgets to orient the new workforce. Compared to other migrants such as students, educational providers have dedicated support services for new arrivals.
Caring Alliance works with care providers to design bespoke training that embeds your values and organisational ethos.
The course has undergone quality assurance rigour with clear learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It embeds the care certificate and some regulated qualifications. It is not only about care, but an introduction to the United Kingdom embedding British Values and exploring the challenges of working in care.
Key benefits for providers and overseas care staff
Help your overseas care team transition smoothly into UK care standards with our bespoke training programme.
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