Permits, visas & paperwork

amicus recruit can assist any candidate planning to come to the UK. Initially you need to decide which is the best route for you to be eligible to work in the UK.

British & EU passport

British and EU passport holders have unlimited access to work in the UK under any contract.

If you do not hold a British or EU passport you will need to obtain a visa to work on a temporary or short term contract. There are various types of visas available as detailed below;

Working Holiday Maker Scheme

If you are a commonwealth citizen and aged 17  -30 years inclusive you could apply for a Working Holiday Visa so you can work in the UK for 12 months and travel for the duration of the 24 month visa. Obtaining a working holiday visa is essential for undertaking contract/temporary work in the UK.

However this has to be applied for before you leave your home country.

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

Or you could be looking for something that caters for you as a professional, allowing you to work for a longer amount of time but with the flexibility and financial benefits of working on temporary contracts. On this occasion the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme may be more suited for you. As a qualified social worker with more than 2 years post qualifying experience you automatically qualify for application. The HSMP visa, if granted, is valid initially for 2 years, you can then reapply for an extension of up to 5 years and ultimately citizenship.

Work Permit

Alternatively, you may be looking for the security of permanent employment through sponsorship. Many local authorities as well as private and voluntary organisations are keen to recruit qualified staff from overseas and will offer fantastic packages for relocation, salary and benefits. amicus recruit can assist you and your family with the relocation to the UK. Advising on the local area, schools, buying or hiring a car, renting property, in fact anything that you can think to ask, our team of specialist permanent consultants are more than happy to help, after all they have lived in the UK all their lives!

You can find further information on immigration issues on the following websites:

Government Immigration guidance www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
Home Office www.homeoffice.gov.uk/passports-and-immigration
Immigration advisory service www.iasuk.org
Visa advice www.ukvisas.gov.uk