Support Lead - International Care Workers

Job Title:

Employment Support Lead - International Care Workers

Location:

Twickenham - Hybrid working 1-2 days a week in office

Hourly rate £24.62 PAYE / £32.17 UMB Per Hour

Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern:
Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

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Make a real difference to the social care workforce in South West London

The South London Partnership (SLP) is seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Employment Support Lead to provide direct support to displaced international social care workers across South West London.

This role is centred on one‑to‑one support, employability guidance, and pastoral care, helping workers whose sponsorship has been revoked to secure new, ethical employment and stabilise their lives. You will play a vital role in promoting fairness, dignity and opportunity for people facing significant uncertainty.

Due to the significant increase in international care workers displaced following sponsor licence revocations, we are expanding our support capacity. This role focuses primarily on direct worker support rather than strategic or programme‑management responsibilities.

You will work closely with the existing International Recruitment Lead and the SWL Workforce Development Lead to provide high‑quality, person‑centred assistance across a large and complex caseload.

• Direct support for displaced international care workers
• Supporting individuals to navigate the process of securing new sponsorship and compliant employment
• Offering holistic pastoral support, signposting to services such as housing, legal advice, wellbeing/mental health, community support and immigration specialists
• Ensuring workers understand their rights, responsibilities and available options
• Work with social care employers to understand vacancies and match suitable candidates
• Promoting ethical recruitment and good employment practices across providers
• Liaise with local authorities, VCSE partners, workforce teams and London‑wide networks to support effective coordination
• Managing a high‑volume caseload with professionalism, empathy and strong organisation
• Maintaining accurate records, monitoring trends and sharing insights with the team to improve support offers
• Contributing to ongoing learning and continuous improvement of the London‑wide displaced worker response

You will be someone who cares deeply about people, understands the challenges international workers face, and can work sensitively and effectively with those in vulnerable or uncertain circumstances.

• Experience providing direct support to individuals (e.g. employment support, casework, welfare support, advocacy, coaching or community work)
• Ability to manage a large and complex caseload with compassion and clarity
• Strong understanding of ethical employment, safeguarding and worker rights
• Confidence supporting people with varying English levels, cultural backgrounds and personal circumstances
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively with employers, councils and voluntary sector partners
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and empowering individuals
• Knowledge of the health and social care sector, recruitment challenges or sponsorship processes (desirable but not essential)

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.