Looking for information on how to help cousin come to UK for work

Tabbytabitha

ohreally wrote: »

It is introduced and registration has been required for well over 10 years.

I must admit to not knowing the Scottish system but job adverts for care assistants don't ask for anything like that level of qualification. Just as in England, many vacancies don't ask for any qualifications (apart from a driving licence) or a maximum of level 2, and/or some experience.

https://www.indeed.co.uk/Care-Assistant-jobs-in-Scotland?vjk=cd7999910e189fa7

GlasweJen

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

I must admit to not knowing the Scottish system but job adverts for care assistants don't ask for anything like that level of qualification. Just as in England, many vacancies don't ask for any qualifications (apart from a driving licence) or a maximum of level 2, and/or some experience.

https://www.indeed.co.uk/Care-Assistant-jobs-in-Scotland?vjk=cd7999910e189fa7

That level of qualification is needed for social work support worker jobs, not health care support worker jobs. You can also register while working on the qualification. I have a colleague who works part time in a children's home who is having to juggle 2 part time jobs, an HNC in social work, an SQV in health care and her children. If she didn't do the study she'd lose her corresponding part time job.

Tabbytabitha

sangie595 wrote: »

That sounds familiar. Oh yes, it's Tory policy...!

I don't think it's a particularly socialist policy to encourage people to leave vast sums to their children untaxed.

Tabbytabitha

GlasweJen wrote: »

That level of qualification is needed for social work support worker jobs, not health care support worker jobs. You can also register while working on the qualification. I have a colleague who works part time in a children's home who is having to juggle 2 part time jobs, an HNC in social work, an SQV in health care and her children. If she didn't do the study she'd lose her corresponding part time job.

Thanks for the explanation.

I thought it was the health care supporter jobs we've been discussing but possibly not.:)

Craig1981

talk about a hijacking of a post!
The OP has asked for some advice, and after reading 4 pages of posting, doesnt seem to be any apart from a couple

OP - rules for immigration has been getting tougher and tougher. you need sponsorship, qualifications and normally a job lined up as well

have a look at:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

will help see what type of visa he could apply for and what requirements are needed

GlasweJen

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

Thanks for the explanation.

I thought it was the health care supporter jobs we've been discussing but possibly not.:)

I'm sure that's the case, I've certainly not been asked to gain any HCSW qualification though I have degrees so it might be hard for my work to access funding for me. My colleagues don't seem to be studying either except those with very basic qualifications and they only do the SVQ, not an HNC.

xapprenticex

I get the impression this is now an open thread.

Question, work romance, yes or no?

sangie595

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

I don't think it's a particularly socialist policy to encourage people to leave vast sums to their children untaxed.

I wasn't aware that that was what most people do. At no point did I say that people should leave "vast" sums of money to their children, nor that it shouldn't be taxed. Read the thread properly. The suggestion was that pensioners should have to use their assets to pay for their care in old age. That is Tory policy. Whether you consider the fact that many peoples only asset is their home, and that they must pay for care if their assets amount to more than £23,000 (not many homes cost less than that) a "vast sum" - well maybe you do think that's a vast sum of money, but not many people would agree with you! Even your old age pension - your state pension - is included, and for people who have to go into care homes they take your pension and give you pocket money so that you can afford a hair cut or whatever. That's dignity isn't it? Work your whole life, lose the house that you spent probably decades paying for, and end up with pocket money like a child...

ohreally

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

I must admit to not knowing the Scottish system but job adverts for care assistants don't ask for anything like that level of qualification. Just as in England, many vacancies don't ask for any qualifications (apart from a driving licence) or a maximum of level 2, and/or some experience.

https://www.indeed.co.uk/Care-Assistant-jobs-in-Scotland?vjk=cd7999910e189fa7

Workers in a care at home service
2 October 2017
£25
5 years
2020
Workers new to role after
2 October 2017 must gain registration within six months of start date

http://www.sssc.uk.com/about-the-sssc/multimedia-library/publications?task=document.viewdoc&id=1485

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

Thanks for the explanation.

I thought it was the health care supporter jobs we've been discussing but possibly not.:)

The op referred to care assistant which I took to mean social care not hospital worker.

Tabbytabitha

sangie595 wrote: »

I wasn't aware that that was what most people do. At no point did I say that people should leave "vast" sums of money to their children, nor that it shouldn't be taxed. Read the thread properly. The suggestion was that pensioners should have to use their assets to pay for their care in old age. That is Tory policy. Whether you consider the fact that many peoples only asset is their home, and that they must pay for care if their assets amount to more than £23,000 (not many homes cost less than that) a "vast sum" - well maybe you do think that's a vast sum of money, but not many people would agree with you! Even your old age pension - your state pension - is included, and for people who have to go into care homes they take your pension and give you pocket money so that you can afford a hair cut or whatever. That's dignity isn't it? Work your whole life, lose the house that you spent probably decades paying for, and end up with pocket money like a child...

Apart from leaving your property as an inheritance, why would you need a house you no longer live in? And why should the rest of us pay for your care when you own an asset worth over £300k (which I do think a vast amount of money).