Purpose

Announced in February 2023, the IRF bursaries
aim to increase the capacity of Adult Social Care nationally, with
the fund dispersed through the 9 Association of Directors of Adult
Social Services (ADASS) regions.
In our region (Yorkshire & Humber), it was agreed to utilise
most of the fund to offer 360 bursaries of £3k each to small
and medium enterprises providing care and support, who would like
to recruit from overseas to increase the capacity of their
front-line workforce. The fund can be used to support the
international recruitment of Careworkers, Senior Careworkers and
Registered Nurses.
In addition to increasing capacity within the sector, the IRF
bursary scheme requires an ethical and sustainable approach to
international recruitment, with the wellbeing and best interests of
the sponsored migrant and the people in receipt of care being
paramount. In return, successful applicants will receive a
£3,000 bursary to spend on international recruitment related
costs, tailored training and support packages, and the chance to
join a community of practice to ensure the sustainability and
longevity of international recruitment and retention in the
sector.

Content

To support and facilitate the IRF applications
across Doncaster providers and to support development and agreement
to the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Doncaster
Council and Leeds Project Team, as well as City of Doncaster
Council and the successful applicants.