“Navigating Certificate of Sponsorship: Your Gateway to Global Healthcare Talent”
Understanding COS Requirements and Opportunities
As a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) licence holder, Alwayz Positive Limited bridges the gap between UK healthcare demand and international talent. Here’s what this means for healthcare facilities and professionals:
What is Certificate of Sponsorship? COS authorization allows us to sponsor qualified international healthcare workers for UK employment, ensuring legal compliance while addressing critical staffing shortages.
For Healthcare Facilities:
- Expanded Talent Pool: Access to qualified professionals from global markets
- Compliance Assurance: We handle all sponsorship requirements and documentation
- Quality Standards: International candidates meet UK professional standards
- Streamlined Process: From identification to placement, we manage the entire journey
For International Healthcare Professionals:
- Legal Pathway: Legitimate route to UK healthcare employment
- Professional Support: Comprehensive guidance through visa and placement process
- Career Development: Access to NHS and private healthcare opportunities
- Ongoing Assistance: Continued support throughout employment
Our COS Process:
- Candidate Assessment: Verify qualifications and English proficiency
- Documentation Review: Ensure all requirements are met
- Sponsorship Application: Submit COS application to Home Office
- Placement Coordination: Match with appropriate healthcare facilities
- Ongoing Compliance: Monitor and maintain sponsorship obligations
Success Metrics:
- 100% compliance record with Home Office requirements
- Average processing time: 6-8 weeks from application to placement
- High retention rates among sponsored professionals
COMPLIANCE GUIDE: Healthcare Recruitment Standards
“Maintaining Excellence: Compliance Requirements in Healthcare Recruitment”
Healthcare recruitment demands the highest standards of compliance. Here’s our comprehensive approach:
Professional Registration Verification
- NMC Registration: Verification for all nursing professionals
- HCPC Registration: Confirmation for allied health professionals
- Professional Body Membership: Validation of relevant professional associations
- Continuing Education: Ensuring ongoing professional development compliance
Right to Work Documentation
- UK Citizens: Passport or birth certificate verification
- EU Nationals: Settlement status confirmation
- International Workers: Visa and work permit validation
- COS Sponsored: Ongoing monitoring of sponsorship conditions
DBS Checking Process
- Standard DBS: For most healthcare positions
- Enhanced DBS: For roles involving vulnerable adults
- Update Service: Ongoing monitoring through DBS Update Service
- Portability: Ensuring DBS certificates meet facility requirements
Reference Verification Standards
- Professional References: Minimum two professional supervisors
- Character References: Additional personal references when required
- Employment History: Complete verification of work history
- Gap Analysis: Explanation of any employment gaps
Our Compliance Promise: Every candidate undergoes our comprehensive 14-point verification process before placement, ensuring healthcare facilities receive fully compliant, qualified professionals.
CASE STUDY 2: Emergency Staffing Success
“48-Hour Crisis Response: How We Saved a Care Home’s Operations”
Client: Saffron Care Home, Ilford, Essex Challenge: Critical staffing shortage during winter flu outbreak
The Crisis: Saffron Care Home contacted us on a Friday afternoon facing an immediate crisis. Three Healthcare Assistants had called in sick, leaving them dangerously understaffed for the weekend shift covering 40 residents.
Our 48-Hour Response: Hour 1-6: Crisis Assessment
- Immediate needs analysis with Simon, facility manager
- Review of resident care requirements
- Identification of specific skill requirements
Hour 6-24: Candidate Mobilization
- Emergency activation of our pre-screened candidate database
- Mobile app notifications to available Healthcare Assistants
- Initial screening calls with interested candidates
Hour 24-36: Rapid Placement Process
- Accelerated interview process via video calls
- Reference verification with previous employers
- DBS status confirmation
Hour 36-48: Deployment
- Final facility orientation via phone
- Shift confirmation through mobile app
- On-site arrival and immediate integration
Results: 
Three qualified Healthcare Assistants deployed within 47 hours Weekend operations maintained without disruption Resident care standards preserved All temporary staff received positive evaluations
Three qualified Healthcare Assistants deployed within 47 hours Weekend operations maintained without disruption Resident care standards preserved All temporary staff received positive evaluationsLong-term Impact: This successful emergency response led to a permanent partnership with Saffron Care Home. We subsequently placed Hari Singh as a permanent Healthcare Assistant at £11.50/hour for 20 hours per week, generating a placement fee of £1,076.40.
Client Testimonial: “Alwayz Positive Limited literally saved our weekend operations. Their 48-hour guarantee isn’t just marketing—they delivered when we needed them most.” – Simon, Saffron Care Home
