Anyone who has gone fishing knows the importance of a good bait.
But what if despite having a good, fat bait, you still end up with nothing? NADA. ZERO.
Is it the gear? NO.
Is it the weather? NO.
Well then, it’s simple: You’re fishing on the wrong side of the sea.
Call it fishing or hunting, but hiring healthcare workers is no different. You look for eligible employees, offer the best deals, and most of the time, you end up with nothing—or you do get someone but lose them to a different employer in just a few months.
And this doesn’t just happen to you. A survey in December 2021 shows that the majority of care providers in the UK feel that recruitment and staff retention have become increasingly difficult over the months—proof that the healthcare sector is collapsing. This is backed up by a separate study that reveals that there are approximately 430,000 employees who leave the care sector in just over a year.
These alarming data are proof that we can no longer ignore our need to adapt to new hiring strategies. Open days and job fairs don’t work, so why force it when there’s an ocean of carers willing to get the job done, and more importantly, stay in your business?
Now that changes in the shortage occupation list have made the UK an easy target for overseas migrants, this is your chance to cast your nets wide by getting a sponsor license. But if you do, do your business a favour: ask help from an immigration expert!
Combining expertise and commitment to his job, Sukhvinder took on the challenge even if the call was after office hours. He worked with CP late at night—and even overnight—just to make sure all his documentation, response letter, and HR system were in place. More than showing the way, Sukhvinder led CP’s way by going on Zoom calls, sacrificing sleep, and making sure he has a robust HR system.
The lesson: submitting a sponsorship application is one thing but making sure you meet all compliance requirements is a completely different story. The Home Office sets different supporting documents and requirements, depending on factors like the kind of industry you’re in and the positions available in your company. By asking for help from an immigration expert, you can avoid immeasurable stress and delays in your application.
So what happens if CP missed his Home Office deadline? Simple. His application will be denied, prompting a six-month cooling off period, which means that his sponsorship reapplication can only be done in the next 6 months. This can delay his business plans and impact the quality and consistency of the care he delivers.
Other grounds for sponsor license refusal include, but are not limited to, the following:
Note that the Home Office holds the right to revoke/suspend a license without downgrading your license from an A to a B-rating. By getting help from an immigration expert, you can ensure sponsor compliance and stay updated on any changes in sponsor license regulations.