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In exceptional circumstances with locums it is possible for phone interviews to be organised pending on a person’s experience. Due to the nature of the work, employers in around 99% of cases will want to interview you in person.

Yes, you will need to register with the General Social Care Council. Their details are tel 0845 0700 630 and you can go online to www.gscc.org.uk Your registration is renewable every three years. It takes around 3 months to register, however, this time can vary pending on the time of year you submit your forms. No future employer will consider your application without GSCC registration.

You should always maintain your bank account in your home country and request a letter of recommendation from your current bank. HSBC offer the quickest application process and you need to go in person with your passport, photo ID eg driving license, your letter of recommendation from your existing bank and any other relevant documentation.

You should bring an original reference from your bank manager. You should also bring two written and original clinical references from your current employer and previous employer. Most important of all, you will need to bring an original police check – the closer the date is to your departure date from your home country the better. You may be asked to provide a copy of your certificate for you Social Work qualification.

You should register well before your departure date to enter the UK. Without a GSCC registration number you can not even be considered for jobs in the UK. Please go to www.gscc.org.uk for details on registering. The process can take approx. 16 weeks

We will help source reasonably priced Bed and Breakfast organisations so that you have somewhere to stay until you have sorted out a rental flat.