The importance of Right to Work Checks in the care sector

Recruiting new talent for your care business is no mean feat. And one of the biggest issues that recruiting care businesses face is ensuring that they understand exactly who they’re hiring.

In an ideal world, every candidate applying for a role would be truthful. However, that’s not always the case and sometimes a person may not tell the whole truth.

With that said, it’s not uncommon for businesses in the care sector (or any sector) to recruit the wrong person, which can lead to many issues down the line. Fortunately, there is a way for your care business to recruit the best talent at the same time as being thorough, and it comes in the form of Right to Work Checks.

Our partners over at uCheck, who are market-leading experts in background screening, have written this blog to explain what Right to Work Checks are, who needs them, and what could go wrong if they aren’t conducted.

What is a Right to Work Check?

Right to Work Checks are an essential part of the recruitment process, enabling your care business to verify that candidates are eligible to work in the UK.

These checks require you to review the applicable documents – for example, a passport or visa – to establish whether a prospective employee has a time-limited or permanent right to work.

Who needs a Right to Work Check?

You’re must conduct a Right to Work Check before employing any person to make sure they are legally allowed to do the work in question.

You should never make assumptions about a person’s eligibility to work in the UK or their immigration status. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to carry out checks on all prospective employees.

Failing to conduct a Right to Work Check puts you at risk of being fined by the Home Office. If this happens, you’ll get a ‘referral notice’ to let you know your case is being considered and that you might have to pay a civil penalty (fine) of up to £45,000 for each illegal worker.

How long do Right to Work Checks take?

Fortunately, Right to Work Checks don’t take too much time, and won’t slow down your recruitment process.

Depending on the type of Right to Work documents being presented, verification can be carried out in under an hour, and, in some cases, instantly.

Background checks made simple with uCheck

uCheck makes background checks simple for thousands of care organisations just like yours. Their easy-to-use digital platform, Atlas, can provide you with rapid Right to Work Check results.

Conducting your Right to Work Checks through uCheck ensures that all documents are stored securely, and their electronic verification service helps to minimise security concerns by quickly and reliably determining whether certain documents have been manipulated.

By working with uCheck, your care business can benefit from:

• Extra time on the clock with speedy pre-employment checks
• More bang for your buck by only paying for the checks you need
• A support team that’s by your side and ready for anything

As a Care England member, you’re eligible for preferential rates and free registration saving you £49 + VAT!

Ready to get started? Register for free today by visiting www.ucheck.com/pricing and using code CAREENGLANDFREE at checkout.