• Word document
  • Sponsorship Guidance for Managers

    This document provides guidance for Managers on employing overseas workers who require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes. It outlines the Council's responsibilities as a licensed sponsor, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, costs, and legal obligations. Managers are advised on pre-employment checks, right to work verification, record-keeping, and ongoing duties once employment begins. The guidance also includes detailed appendices with application forms, declarations, and FAQs covering visa switching, cost responsibilities, and compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
    Updated: 20 May 2026
    • Recruitment, appointment and termination
  • PDF document
  • Sponsorship Guidance for Managers

    This document provides guidance for Managers on employing overseas workers who require a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes. It outlines the Council's responsibilities as a licensed sponsor, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, costs, and legal obligations. Managers are advised on pre-employment checks, right to work verification, record-keeping, and ongoing duties once employment begins. The guidance also includes detailed appendices with application forms, declarations, and FAQs covering visa switching, cost responsibilities, and compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
    Updated: 20 May 2026
    • Recruitment, appointment and termination
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