For International Recruits
If you are an international adult social care worker living in Norfolk, we are here to support you with reliable information, ethical signposting and access to trusted resources. Below is an overview of the key tools and guidance available to you.
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Register for Support
Complete our International Worker Registration Form so we can verify your details, confirm your eligibility for support, and add you to our International Worker Pool.
By registering, you will:
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receive tailored guidance based on your situation
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be ethically signposted to relevant opportunities
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get ongoing communications and support
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be invited to attend online job fairs with approved sponsoring providers
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Employment Visibility: Borderless
Create a secure employment profile, upload your CV and choose how employers can contact you.
Once verified, approved ethical providers can view your profile and contact you directly.
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International Recruitment Care Zone App
Download the International Recruitment East app for information, support and job opportunities across the East of England.
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Useful Support & Guidance
Trusted sources of information for international adult social care workers:
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International Recruitment East Website – Guidance & support for international recruits and local providers
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Cultural Orientation & Pastoral Care – Toolkits and webinars on UK arrival, buddying, services, and settling in
- If you do NOT live in Norfolk – Please contact your local support team:
Support offer to international ASC workers whose employer’s sponsor licence has been revoked – GOV.UK
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Independent Job Search
Explore publicly advertised care roles from employers in Norfolk and beyond:
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Safety & Worker Rights
Know your rights. Never pay for a job. Never sign contracts under pressure.
Spot the signs of exploitation and know where to report concerns.
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Modern Slavery Helpline: 0800 0121 700
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GLAA Labour Abuse: 0800 432 0804
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Acas (Employment Rights): 0300 123 1100
- Police (non-emergency): 111
- Norfolk Whistleblowing: 01603 22443 | reportconcerns@norfolk.gov.uk
For Norfolk Providers
If you are a Norfolk-based adult social care provider who currently holds a sponsor licence or is recruiting internationally, we offer guidance, resources and ethical signposting to support safe and compliant recruitment practices.
Explore the key areas below:
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Register as a Provider
If you are an ethical provider recruiting international workers in Norfolk, please complete the Provider Registration Form.
Once approved by Norfolk County Council’s Quality Team, you will be able to:
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Present at our online job fairs
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Have your vacancies shared with displaced international recruits
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International Recruitment East (IRE) Resources
Access regional guidance, templates, checklists and best-practice tools to support safe, ethical and compliant international recruitment within adult social care.
Click here to visit the website.
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Borderless for Employers
Borderless is a secure digital platform where ethical sponsoring providers can:
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Onboard and be verified as an approved employer
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Access vetted profiles of international recruits living in the area
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View candidate CVs, skills and availability
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Contact suitable candidates directly to arrange interviews
This ensures a safe, compliant and transparent process for connecting with international recruits seeking employment in Norfolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norfolk Care Association’s International Recruitment Support Mailbox offers free guidance and ethical signposting for international adult social care workers.
The International Recruitment Support Mailbox is a service delivered by Norfolk Care Association on behalf of Norfolk County Council as part of the International Recruitment East partnership. It provides guidance and ethical signposting for international adult social care workers and Norfolk care providers.
If your sponsor loses their licence, you can contact the mailbox for guidance on next steps, understanding your visa situation, and ethical signposting to alternative sponsoring providers in Norfolk.
Any international social care worker in Norfolk (displaced or non-displaced) and any Norfolk-based adult social care provider can reach out. This includes workers whose sponsor has lost their licence or who need guidance on employment options.
No - we do not provide job matching or make introductions. We offer ethical signposting only, directing international recruits towards compliant providers with sponsorship licenses who may be recruiting.
You can reach us at: internationalsupport@norfolkcareassociation.org.uk.
We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible to help us offer the most accurate guidance.