International Recruitment
Providing support for international recruitment in the UK care sector
International Recruitment
Providing support for international recruitment in the UK care sector
At Retons Care, we support the recruitment of skilled healthcare professionals from overseas, helping them build rewarding careers in the UK care sector. We carefully guide applicants through the process, ensuring they arrive well-prepared and feel supported from day one.
Our recruitment model is built around quality, not volume. Every candidate is selected with care, supported with personalised onboarding, and welcomed into a team that values their contribution.
We’re proud of our high retention rate and the positive impact our internationally recruited staff make across our services. As we continue to grow, we’re also supporting other care providers in finding dedicated staff through ethical, well-managed international recruitment.
The Recruitment Challenge
Staff shortages continue to impact care providers across the UK. At Retons, we help address this by supporting access to skilled international care workers, strengthening teams for the long term.
Staffing remains one of the biggest hurdles in health and social care today. Vacancy rates have climbed to record highs, with a 52% increase since 2022.
As demand for care grows, attracting and retaining skilled professionals is harder than ever. High turnover, limited training and ongoing pressure have pushed the average staff attrition rate to 31% across the sector.
Solving this means thinking differently. At Retons Care, we believe international recruitment is part of the answer—helping bring dedicated, well-trained care workers to the UK to support vital services.
Our Solutions
Global recruitment and training
EU candidate support
We also recruit from within the EU and guide candidates through the process of relocating to the UK. From sponsorship to pastoral care, we make sure new team members feel supported every step of the way.
Global recruitment and training
At Retons Care, we help UK care providers find experienced, compassionate healthcare professionals from overseas. Our team sources and supports candidates who have completed high-quality training and are ready to start work in the UK.
EU candidate support
We also recruit from within the EU and guide candidates through the process of relocating to the UK. From sponsorship to pastoral care, we make sure new team members feel supported every step of the way.
Overseas training and candidate sourcing
At Retons Care, we support care providers to recruit international healthcare assistants who are trained, confident and ready to begin their careers in the UK.
We work closely with trusted overseas training partners to prepare candidates with the practical skills and knowledge needed to thrive in care roles. Our team ensures every applicant is well-supported from the start, with guidance on employability, sponsorship and settling into life in the UK.
Each year, we help many overseas care workers find meaningful employment. Now, we’re proud to extend that support to other care providers facing recruitment challenges.
If you are exploring overseas recruitment, our team is here to help. We’ll work with you to understand your organisation and match you with the right candidates—making international recruitment smooth, safe and successful.
Partner with Retons Care
Whether you need support navigating the sponsorship process or are looking for a reliable pipeline of trained care workers ready to work in the UK, we’re here to help.
We work with care providers to ease recruitment pressures through trusted international routes. Our team is ready to talk through your staffing needs and explore how we can support your workforce strategy.
Get in touch today to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered with Care
01Is Retons Care a recruitment agency?
No, Retons Care is not a recruitment agency. Unlike agencies that provide short-term staffing solutions, we offer a tailored international recruitment support service designed for long-term success.
We help care providers become licensed sponsors, assist in recruiting permanent care staff, and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new international recruits. Our team offers ongoing pastoral and practical support so that both the employer and the team member feel confident and well-supported throughout the journey.
By partnering with Retons, you can reduce your reliance on costly agency staff and build a stable, skilled team through our international talent pipeline.
02Does Retons recruit from any country?
We work with care professionals from a number of countries around the world such as India. We collaborate with local training providers to prepare candidates for care roles in the UK.
Every candidate undergoes a thorough training programme aligned with UK standards, so they arrive ready to work and contribute from day one.
03Why partner with Retons for international recruitment?
Recruiting the right people in social care is harder than ever – and the pressure is growing. That’s where we come in.
At Retons Care, we understand the challenges because we’ve been there. Our international recruitment process has helped us strengthen our own care teams, and we’re now supporting other care providers to do the same.
We take care of the full journey – from helping you understand sponsorship to identifying the right candidates, ensuring they are fully trained, and supporting them as they settle into their new lives and roles in the UK.
All of our candidates are trained by respected partners in their home countries and arrive with the qualifications and care certificate knowledge needed to start their roles with confidence.
Talk to us about how Retons Care can help you build a strong, committed care team for the future.
