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Health & Care Worker visa

Care home jobs with UK visa sponsorship.

Residential and nursing care homes across the UK continue to sponsor overseas staff through the Health and Care Worker visa. Gobblex Recruiter works with CQC-registered operators that hold an active sponsor licence, covering residential, nursing, dementia and supported-living settings.

Typical salary

£23,200 – £29,000 per year, plus night and weekend enhancements

Visa route

Health and Care Worker visa (reduced application fee, no Immigration Health Surcharge)

Occupation codes

SOC 6135 (care workers and home carers), SOC 6136 (senior care workers)

Who sponsors

CQC-registered care-home groups, nursing homes and supported-living providers

Roles we place

  • Senior care worker / shift leader
  • Residential care assistant (day and night shifts)
  • Dementia and end-of-life care specialist
  • Supported-living and learning disability support worker
  • Care home deputy manager

National and regional care-home groups, independent nursing homes and supported-living providers across the UK. See our recruitment services or the destinations we recruit for.

Requirements for sponsorship

  • Typically 6–12 months of hands-on care experience, paid or supervised.
  • English at CEFR B1 (IELTS 4.0 in each component or an accepted equivalent).
  • Enhanced DBS check and three years of verifiable references.
  • A Certificate of Sponsorship from a CQC-registered licensed sponsor.
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is preferred for senior roles.

Full eligibility rules, salary thresholds and the sponsor register are covered in our complete UK visa sponsorship guide. Benchmark your offer against the UK salary guide.

How the application works

  1. CV review. Send a UK-format CV showing personal care duties, shift patterns and any NVQ units.
  2. Compliance screening. We confirm the home is CQC-registered and its sponsor licence is active.
  3. Interview. A video interview covering safeguarding, dignity, moving and handling.
  4. CoS issued. The care group assigns your Certificate of Sponsorship.
  5. Visa and relocation. Apply for the Health and Care Worker visa; many homes assist with first-month accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Do care homes in the UK sponsor overseas workers?

Yes. CQC-registered care homes holding a Home Office sponsor licence can sponsor senior care workers and care assistants on the Health and Care Worker visa, provided the salary meets the going rate for the occupation code.

What is the salary for a sponsored care home job in the UK?

Most sponsored care-home roles pay £23,200 to £29,000 per year, before night, weekend and bank-holiday enhancements. Senior care worker roles sit at the top of that band.

How much experience do I need for a care home job with sponsorship?

Employers usually look for at least six to twelve months of hands-on care experience, though strong candidates with a relevant qualification and supervised placement hours are also considered.

Is accommodation provided with sponsored care home jobs?

Some care groups provide or subsidise accommodation for the first weeks after arrival. We confirm what each employer offers before you accept an offer.

Apply through a licensed sponsor

Send us your CV and we'll match you with UK employers actively sponsoring in this field.

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Other sponsorship routes

Same process, different profession — compare the salary bands and requirements.

New to the process? Start with the complete UK visa sponsorship guide or browse all sponsorship routes.