Free Right to Work checklist from Borderless now available

Did you know there's a free Right to Work checklist now available from Borderless?

Ensuring your employees have the legal right to work in the UK is a critical responsibility for employers, with non-compliance risking fines, sanctions and reputational harm.

This actionable checklist available from Borderless and Birdie breaks down the steps to conduct right to work checks properly, and avoid common pitfalls. This helps you stay compliant and protects your business.

Access the full checklist by clicking on the image below:

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What is a Right to Work Check?

A Right to Work check is a mandatory verification process where employers confirm a potential employee's eligibility to work in the UK. For domiciliary care providers, this means examining and validating a whole range of specific documents before allowing international staff to begin caring for vulnerable individuals.

Why Right to Work Checks matter in domiciliary care

As staff work directly with vulnerable people in their homes, ensuring legal compliance is particularly important for domiciliary care providers!

1. Legal compliance prevents civil penalties of up to £20,000 per illegal worker
2. Proper checks help maintain higher standards of care and safety
3. Compliance protects your organisation's reputation and CQC rating
4. Thorough verification processes demonstrate your professional integrity

Implications of non-compliance

Failing to complete proper Right to Work checks can have serious consequences:

For employers:

• Substantial financial penalties
• Criminal prosecution in severe cases
• Damage to reputation and potential loss of contracts
• CQC enforcement actions including potential service closure

For employees:

• Job insecurity and potential loss of employment
• Difficulty securing future positions in care
• Possible immigration enforcement issues

Best practices for domiciliary care providers

To ensure compliance with all the latest government requirements for

• Implement consistent verification procedures for all potential employees
• Keep thorough, secure records of all Right to Work documentation
• Stay updated on changing immigration rules, particularly post-Brexit
• Train managers on proper verification procedures
• Create a supportive environment where applicants understand the importance of these checks

Remember, these checks ultimately help protect the people you serve by ensuring a legally compliant, professional workforce.

By getting your Right to Work checks right from the start, you're laying the foundation for a care service that combines high legal standards and top levels of care quality.

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