Registration for temporary workers from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

Employers should be aware that such individuals will not have undergone the checks that an applicant goes through before they are accepted for registration with the SSSC. In particular, employers should understand that such individuals will not have been subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by the SSSC. It is an employer's responsibility to ensure that such checks are made.

Employers will still need to ensure that applicants are ‘fit' for the particular post on offer by taking up references and where appropriate requiring individuals to provide evidence that they can communicate effectively in English.

Employers are strongly advised to check the professional's registration status with the SSSC.

Providing services on a temporary and occasional basis is not the same as being employed on a part-time basis. Those wishing to work on a part-time basis must apply to the SSSC for permanent registration.