Wednesday 21 October 2026
National Suite, East Sussex National Hotel
Join East Sussex & Brighton and Hove Partners in Care for a focused day exploring international recruitment, workforce development and compliance.
Understand change, reduce compliance risk and build a stronger local care workforce, with practical insights from sector specialists and opportunities to put your questions to the experts.
Morning: building a sustainable workforce
Workforce development beyond international recruitment
- Effective recruitment, retention and HR practice, including preparation for the Employment Rights Act.
- Building a local talent pipeline and developing new routes into care.
- Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships and opportunities to develop your workforce.
- Workforce planning, career pathways and lessons from international recruitment.
Facilitated by Reece White
ESPIC Training and Workforce Development Lead
Afternoon: staying compliant
Immigration, sponsorship and practical support
- An update on the changing immigration and sponsorship landscape from UKVI and the Home Office.
- Compliance duties for internationally recruited staff: a CQC perspective.
- Wider legal responsibilities, common risks and when to seek specialist advice.
- Using technology to simplify records, evidence compliance and reduce administration.
Facilitated by Robin Hall
SESCA International Recruitment Project Lead
Who should attend?
Care owners, registered managers, HR leads and workforce teams across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
The day includes panel discussions, Q&A, lunch and networking, with a final opportunity to speak to the experts before the conference closes at 16:00.
Book your place
Join local care providers and sector experts for a day of practical learning, discussion and networking.
Promoting Best Practice across
East Sussex and Brighton & Hove
The Ethical Sponsorship Programme is a partnership initiative bringing together care sector representative bodies, local authorities, specialist support organisations and voluntary and community sector enterprises across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
