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Provider Incentive Fund

Organisations can claim £1,575.00 for each Internationally Recruited (IR) worker who has been employed for 8 weeks or more (from 1st September 2025).

A maximum of 4 workers per organisation can be claimed.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be CQC registered.
  • Have employed the IR worker for a minimum of 8 weeks.
  • Provide proof that the worker was recruited from the Displaced Worker Pool.
  • Provide proof that you are a sponsored licence holder.

How to Apply:

Please note: Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Provider incentive fund – ERCAA