Richard F.
Immigration and Compliance Manager @Caring Homes Group
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WORK HISTORY
Immigration and Compliance Manager @Caring Homes Group
Colchester, GB
Manage all sponsor licence duties for over 420 Skilled Worker visa holders and 1500 right-to-work staff, including Isle of Man immigration casesPassed a Home Office audit (Aug 2023) with no remedial actions requiredBuilt all immigration and right-to-work processes in-house — removing external relianceDeveloped two immigration eBooks (for employees and managers) with trackable engagementDeliver group, one-to-one, and online training on visa rules, document compliance, and Home Office dutiesIssue 20–25 Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) monthly, and handle visa renewals, ILR, and dependantsConduct internal audits mirroring UKVI inspection standardsLiaise with HR, Payroll, Home Office, and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)Conducted internal and external webinars on immigrationWork closely with internal recruiters, legal advisors, and care home managers to ensure ongoing complianceMonitor and interpret Home Office guidance, drafting internal policy and training materialsWork towards OISC Level 1 qualification (in progress)
EDUCATION
Coventry University
Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT RICHARD F.
As the Immigration and Compliance Manager at Caring Homes, I lead a growing in-house immigration function that oversees more than 420 sponsored Skilled Worker visa holders and 1,500 employees requiring right-to-work checks across the UK — including the Isle of Man.I’ve built our compliance infrastructure from the ground up: authoring immigration handbooks, centralising document tracking, training care home management teams, recruiters, Learning & Development & HR on immigration matters and preparing for — and passing — a Home Office audit with no remedial actions. My role spans the full sponsor licence lifecycle: issuing and renewing CoS, tracking visa expiry dates, conducting file audits, and responding to UKVI requests across Skilled Worker, Dependent, Graduate, and Student routes.I deliver in-person and virtual training sessions, speak on immigration webinars, and have been instrumental in building our reputation with regulators like the GLAA. I’m proud to be the go-to expert for internal teams and external partners navigating sponsorship duties and compliance.I’m now looking to expand my impact — bringing this experience into new sectors or more senior roles, particularly in healthcare, higher education, local government, or global mobility.Currently working towards OISC Level 1 accreditation, I’m committed to staying ahead of immigration policy and ensuring ethical, compliant, and effective recruitment practices across every part of the business.
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