Earned Settlement: What It Could Mean for the Adult Social Care Workforce

A recording of the webinar can reviewed below, and a copy of the slides can be found HERE.

The Government’s proposed Earned Settlement system could significantly change the route to permanent settlement in the UK, with important implications for both international workers and the care providers that employ them.

Under the proposals, the current approach would be replaced by a new model in which the standard qualifying period for settlement would increase to 10 years for most migrants, with the length of that journey potentially adjusted according to factors such as an individual’s contribution, integration, character and residence. The Government has also consulted on a potential 15-year starting point for Skilled Workers in roles below RQF Level 6.

For adult social care providers with significant numbers of internationally recruited workers, these reforms raise important questions. Which employees could be affected? Could existing workers already on a pathway to settlement be caught by the new system? What factors could shorten or extend an individual’s qualifying period? And what could the changes mean for workforce retention and long-term planning?

This webinar explored the Earned Settlement proposals and what they could mean in practice for the adult social care sector. It covered the proposed qualifying periods, the criteria workers may need to meet, potential transitional arrangements, and the key areas care providers should be monitoring as the Government develops the final framework.

Attendees gained a clearer understanding of the proposals, their potential impact on the adult social care workforce, and the practical considerations organisations should be thinking about as the proposals progress.

Should you wish to discuss any of the points raised or have further questions, please contact:

• Kashif Majeed – Director, Aston Brooke Solicitors: support@astonbrooke.co.uk