Care Workers positions moved to shortage Occupation category.

Skilled Work Visa

On 24 Jan 2022 Carer’s positions have been moved to shortage occupations list category due to a shortage in this sector  If you  are offered  positions  in this category, you can now apply for a Skilled Work Visa.

If you are an asylum seeker  and you have been granted permission  to work, but employment is restricted to the shortage occupation sector, you can now apply  for  a skilled visa.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-shortage-occupation-list. 

Care positions moved to Shortage Occupations category

Care assistant, Care worker, Carer, Home care assistant, Home carer, Support worker (nursing home).

This means if you have been offered employment in this sector you can apply for a skilled  work visa  to enter the UK or switch to this category.

Minimum salary level

You will need to earn the minimum of £20,480.00 or £10.10 per hour.

If you have been offered employment in this sector whether in country or are out of the UK, we can apply for your Skilled  visa on your behalf and guide you through the process.