Hiring and Sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals (SOC Code 3214)

Complementary Health Associate Professionals (SOC Code 3214)

• Role Overview: Complementary Health Associate Professionals are specialized practitioners who provide non-conventional health care options, focusing on holistic approaches to treatment and well-being.
• Key Responsibilities:
• • Advises and Prescribes: Utilizes knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine to recommend suitable therapies to clients.
  • Homeopathic Remedies: Prepares and prescribes bespoke homeopathic solutions tailored to individual health needs.
  • Physical Manipulation: Employs various techniques including massage to identify pain sources, alleviate discomfort, and restore mobility.
  • Colour Therapy: Applies color therapy methods to address mental and physical health issues.
  • Aromatherapy: Administers aromatic herbs and oils through massage to enhance health and relieve ailments.
  • Reflexology: Engages in reflex point massage on hands and feet to promote healing in associated body areas.
  • Hypnotherapy: Utilizes hypnotherapy techniques to treat various health conditions and assist clients in changing detrimental habits.
• Industry Demand: With an increasing focus on holistic health and alternative medicine, the need for qualified Complementary Health Associate Professionals is rising. As more individuals seek integrative health solutions, many organizations and clinics are looking to the global talent pool to find skilled professionals in this field.

This guide aims to assist HR professionals in effectively navigating the hiring and sponsorship processes for Complementary Health Associate Professionals under the UK’s immigration framework.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Complementary health associate professionals?

SOC Code 3214 refers to complementary health associate professionals who advise and prescribe in areas of complementary and alternative medicine. Their responsibilities can include:

• Advising on complementary therapies: Providing guidance on various complementary and alternative medicine practices.
• Prescribing homeopathic remedies: Preparing and recommending personalized homeopathic treatments for patients.
• Manipulating and massaging patients: Utilizing manual techniques to identify causes of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility, and correct irregularities in body structure.
• Utilizing colour therapy: Applying color therapy techniques to address mental and physical problems for patients.
• Administering aromatic herbs and oils: Using essential oils and herbs in massages to relieve pain and enhance health recovery.
• Massaging reflex points: Targeting reflex points in the hands and feet to alleviate pain and promote healing throughout the body.
• Practicing hypnotherapy: Employing hypnotherapy techniques to treat health conditions and support habit change.

Complementary health associate professionals play a vital role in holistic healthcare, integrating traditional practices with alternative therapies to enhance overall well-being and improve patient outcomes.

Eligibility to Hire Complementary health associate professionals (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Complementary health associate professionals must possess specific qualifications, skills, and experience to effectively advise and treat clients in the realm of complementary and alternative medicine. These may include:

• Education: Certification or degree in complementary and alternative medicine, or a related field, is often preferred.
• Training: Formal training in specific modalities such as homeopathy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, or hypnotherapy.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in working with patients to address physical and mental health challenges through various techniques.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in manipulating and massaging to relieve discomfort and restore mobility.
  • Ability to prepare and prescribe individual homeopathic remedies tailored to patient needs.
  • Knowledge of colour therapy and its application for mental and physical health improvement.
  • Competency in using aromatic herbs and essential oils effectively in treatments.
• Portfolio of Practice: Evidence of successful patient outcomes through techniques such as reflexology, hypnotherapy, and other complementary practices.

Ensure that the job description aligns with SOC Code 3214, ensuring that the professional's experience and methods meet the expectations for the role.

1. Salary Thresholds
2. Use the Minimum Salary Calculator to ensure your salary offer meets immigration requirements.

Sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals

Once you’ve confirmed that the role and candidate meet the eligibility requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals under SOC Code 3214.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Complementary health associate professionals, your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Complementary health associate professionals under the Skilled Worker Visa program.

• Sponsor Licence Application: Submit documentation proving that your business is legitimate and has a genuine vacancy. Visit the sponsor licence application guide for more information. 
• Sponsor Licence Fees: Small businesses typically pay £574, while larger institutions pay £1,579. For more information, visit the sponsor licence fees guide. 
• Processing Time: Applications typically take up to 8 weeks, but using the Sponsor Licence Priority Service can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

Once your sponsor licence is approved, you will receive a sponsor licence number, which allows you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Step 2: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Once you have your sponsor licence, the next step is to assign a CoS to the Complementary health associate professionals. This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Complementary health associate professionals applying from outside the UK, and an Undefined CoS for those already in the UK. Learn more in the Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship guide. 
• Required Documents: Provide details such as the Complementary health associate professionals’s portfolio, passport and job offer. Refer to Documents Required for Certificate of Sponsorship for a full list of necessary documents.

Step 3: Apply for the Skilled Worker Visa

Once the CoS is issued, the Complementary health associate professionals can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Visa Fees: Fees vary depending on the role and visa length—use the visa fees calculator to estimate the costs. 
• Immigration Skills Charge: Employers are required to pay this charge as part of sponsoring non-UK workers. This is separate from visa fees.

Conducting a Right to Work Check for Complementary health associate professionals

Before the Complementary health associate professionals begins working, you must conduct a right to work check to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK.

• Manual Right to Work Check: Verify original documents such as the Complementary health associate professionals’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Complementary health associate professionals holds an eVisa, you can use the UK government’s online system to verify their right-to-work status.

For more details on how to perform these checks, see the right to work check guide.

Post-Hiring Responsibilities and Compliance

1. Record-Keeping and Reporting  
2. • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Complementary health associate professionals’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Complementary health associate professionals’s role—such as promotions or salary increases—via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
3. Sponsor Licence Duties and Compliance
4. Failure to comply with your sponsor licence duties can result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation, impacting your ability to sponsor future Complementary health associate professionalss.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals

Sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals under SOC Code 3214 can be a complex process, but Borderless can simplify it for you. We offer comprehensive support to help you manage the entire sponsorship process.

End-to-End Sponsorship Support

At Borderless, we assist with:

• Sponsor Licence Application: Guiding you through the application process and ensuring all required documents are submitted correctly. 
• Certificate of Sponsorship Assignment: Streamlining the CoS process to make hiring easier. 
• Compliance Management: Helping you stay compliant with immigration laws to avoid penalties.

If you need assistance with hiring or sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals, get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Complementary health associate professionals under SOC Code 3214 can be a rewarding way to enrich the cultural landscape of your organisation. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully navigate the sponsorship process while ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws.

For further guidance, Borderless is ready to assist you with all your sponsorship needs. Contact us for expert advice.