Support for displaced care workers

Support for displaced care workers in the South East

Here, we outline opportunities for displaced overseas carers living in the South East, who have lost their sponsorship due to their sponsor’s licence being revoked, to find new sponsorship with reputable care providers in the South East.

CONTACT OUR DISPLACED WORKER SUPPORT TEAM

Here to help

If you are a “displaced care worker” – an overseas care worker with a Health & Care Worker Visa, living in the South-East, who has lost their sponsorship due to their sponsor’s license being revoked – SESCA is here to help.

Through the Department of Health and Social Care 2024-2027 International Recruitment Fund, we are assisting displaced care workers to find new sponsorship with reputable adult social care providers operating in the South-East. We are also providing support to sponsors for recruitment, training, and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into your new role.

If you are seeking alternative sponsored employment but your employer’s sponsor licence has not been revoked, please refer to our Support for Sponsored Workers section for guidance.

Important Project Update

Updated: April 2026

SESCA’s Displaced Care Worker Recruitment Support Scheme is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and is now confirmed for its final year, running until 31 March 2027.

Increased Demand for Support

We continue to experience high demand following ongoing UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) compliance activity, which has led to increased sponsor licence revocations and a growing number of displaced care workers seeking support.

As a result, response times may be longer than usual.

Current Processing Arrangements

We will continue to:

Accept applications from eligible displaced care workers
Triage all applications received
Prioritise urgent cases where possible

Applications will be progressed in order of receipt, although delays may occur due to demand.

We are also refining our processes and application requirements for 2026/27 to ensure support is delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Support available

If your sponsor has lost their licence and you are based in the South East, you may be eligible for assistance in securing new sponsored employment with an approved care provider.

Our support includes:

Employment Assistance – Connecting you with care providers in the South East who are actively recruiting and able to offer sponsorship.
Free Training – Courses to enhance employability, including Everyday English, Cultural Awareness, and CV writing workshops.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support – Guidance on accessing counselling and wellbeing resources.

How to apply for support

To access support, email SESCA (the South East regional partnership) at: workforce@sesca.org.uk

Please include the following information in your email:

✔ Your full name
✔ Your current residential address
✔ Your contact number and email
✔ The name of the provider that previously sponsored your visa

Providing accurate details will help us process your application more efficiently.

Our support is available entirely by email

All support is coordinated online via email at workforce@sesca.org.uk. Please do not contact individual team members, as this may delay response times for you and others.

No telephone support available
SESCA does not operate a public helpline for displaced workers. If you find a number online, it may belong to a different organisation.

Do not visit offices in person
Our offices are not open to the public and cannot accommodate walk-in enquiries.

If you live outside the South East

If you live outside the South East or are unsure whether your area is included, please click here to view a table that lists regions by county, along with contact details for the appropriate regional team.

We understand how difficult this situation can be, and we are committed to helping displaced care workers find new employment opportunities and support.

CONTACT OUR DISPLACED WORKER SUPPORT TEAM