Position: Healthcare Assistant / Nursing Auxiliary / Nursing Assistant / Registered Nurse / Healthcare Support Worker
Employer: To Be Announced (TBA)
Country: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Depends on Position
Salary: According to Position, Employer, Applicable Pay Scale & Visa Requirements
General National Living Wage (Age 21+): £12.71 Gross Per Hour
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Healthcare: Access According to Applicable UK Immigration & NHS Arrangements
Overtime / Additional Shifts: Available Where Required
Visa Sponsorship: Available for Eligible Positions & Candidates
Health and Care Worker Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates

WORK IN HEALTHCARE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Applications are now open for full-time healthcare and nursing-support positions in the United Kingdom.

We are looking for responsible, caring and professionally minded candidates interested in developing their careers within the UK healthcare sector.

Employment opportunities may be available with eligible healthcare employers, hospitals, healthcare organisations and other approved health-sector providers.

Depending on qualifications, professional registration, previous experience and immigration eligibility, positions may include:

Healthcare Assistant
Nursing Auxiliary
Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Support Worker
Clinical Support Worker
Nursing Support Worker
Registered Nurse
Other Eligible Healthcare Positions

Healthcare recruitment is different from ordinary entry-level recruitment.

Some positions require recognised professional qualifications, registration with a UK regulatory body, relevant experience, English-language ability or other professional requirements.

Applicants will therefore be assessed individually according to the position for which they are eligible.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UK CARE WORKER VISAS

The United Kingdom changed its immigration rules for overseas social-care recruitment in 2025.

From 22 July 2025, new overseas applicants can no longer be sponsored to enter the UK as:

Care Workers and Home Carers – SOC 6135

Senior Care Workers – SOC 6136

These restrictions apply to new applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom.

For this reason, this recruitment programme should not be understood as an offer of overseas visa sponsorship for ordinary Care Worker or Senior Care Worker positions.

Some transitional arrangements continue for eligible applicants already inside the United Kingdom, but these are different from recruiting new workers from overseas.

International recruitment remains possible for other healthcare occupations that continue to qualify under the UK’s immigration system.

HEALTHCARE POSITIONS FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Eligible healthcare occupations may continue to qualify for the UK’s Health and Care Worker visa where all immigration requirements are satisfied.

These include a range of professional healthcare positions and, importantly for healthcare-support recruitment:

Nursing Auxiliaries & Assistants – SOC 6131

Eligible Nursing Auxiliary and Assistant positions can remain available under the Health and Care Worker route.

For immigration purposes, SOC 6131 applies to qualifying positions in environments where registered nurses or other registered healthcare professionals also work.

This means the actual workplace and duties are important.

A position cannot simply be renamed “Nursing Assistant” for visa purposes.

The genuine duties and working environment must correspond to the correct occupation classification.

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS

Healthcare employment opportunities may be available throughout the United Kingdom, including:

London
Birmingham
Manchester
Liverpool
Leeds
Sheffield
Bristol
Nottingham
Newcastle
Glasgow

The final employer and workplace will depend on vacancies available at the time of recruitment.

Positions may be available in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland depending on participating employers.

Candidates should be prepared to relocate to the location where employment is offered.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Healthcare Support Workers, Nursing Assistants and Nursing Auxiliaries support qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals with everyday patient-care activities.

The exact responsibilities will depend on:

Employer
Healthcare setting
Position
Training
Qualifications
Professional authorization
Patient needs

Workers must only perform duties that they are trained, competent and legally authorised to perform.

PATIENT SUPPORT

Healthcare Assistants may help patients with everyday activities while they are receiving treatment or care.

Typical responsibilities can include:

Helping patients move safely
Supporting patients during daily routines
Preparing patient areas
Helping maintain patient comfort
Providing appropriate mealtime support
Accompanying patients
Communicating patient requests
Supporting patients with approved activities
Reporting concerns to nursing staff
Helping maintain an organised care environment

Employees should treat every patient with dignity, respect and compassion.

PERSONAL CARE SUPPORT

Depending on the healthcare environment, position and employee’s training, Healthcare Assistants may support patients with personal care.

This may include assistance with:

Washing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Changing clothes
General hygiene
Getting ready for bed
Getting ready in the morning

Personal care must always be provided respectfully and according to the patient’s care plan and workplace procedures.

MOBILITY ASSISTANCE

Some patients may have difficulty walking or moving independently.

Healthcare Workers may help patients:

Get into bed
Get out of bed
Sit in appropriate chairs
Stand safely
Walk around the healthcare facility
Use approved mobility aids
Attend appointments within the facility
Move between departments

Employees must follow the employer’s moving-and-handling procedures.

Specialist lifting equipment should only be used by workers who have received appropriate training.

MEALTIME ASSISTANCE

Some patients may require support during meals.

Healthcare Workers may:

Prepare patients for meals
Help patients sit comfortably
Deliver appropriate meals
Provide drinks
Assist eligible patients with eating
Clear meal areas
Report concerns about eating or drinking
Follow dietary instructions provided by healthcare professionals

Employees must follow all applicable hygiene procedures.

SUPPORTING NURSES

Nursing Assistants and Nursing Auxiliaries work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

Preparing patient areas
Preparing appropriate supplies
Supporting patient mobility
Helping with approved personal care
Communicating patient needs
Keeping appropriate areas organised
Assisting with routine activities
Following instructions from registered professionals
Observing patients
Reporting changes or concerns
Completing approved documentation

The exact scope of duties will depend on the workplace and employee’s competence.

OBSERVING & REPORTING

Healthcare Support Workers often spend significant amounts of time with patients.

Workers may therefore notice changes in a patient’s wellbeing.

Employees may be expected to report concerns such as:

Changes in behaviour
Mobility difficulties
Reduced appetite
Patient discomfort
Changes in general condition
Falls or accidents
Patient concerns

Clinical assessment and medical decisions remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.

MEDICATION & CLINICAL PROCEDURES

Medication administration, injections, clinical assessment and other regulated healthcare activities are not automatically part of an entry-level Healthcare Assistant position.

These responsibilities may only be performed where the employee has received the required training and is permitted to undertake the activity.

Employees must work within their authorised responsibilities at all times.

REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS

International candidates who already hold recognised nursing qualifications may also be considered for Registered Nurse vacancies.

Registered Nurse positions have different professional requirements from Healthcare Assistant positions.

International nursing applicants will normally need to satisfy the applicable requirements for professional registration in the United Kingdom.

This can include assessment of:

Nursing education
Professional qualifications
Previous registration
Professional experience
English-language ability
Health and character requirements
Other regulatory requirements

Applicants should provide complete information concerning their nursing education and registration when applying.

HEALTHCARE SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTS

Depending on the employer, Healthcare and Nursing Support Workers may work in environments such as:

Hospitals
Clinical departments
Rehabilitation facilities
Community healthcare settings
Specialist healthcare facilities
Other approved healthcare environments

The final workplace will be confirmed in the employment offer.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Healthcare employment is physically and emotionally demanding.

A normal working day may involve:

Standing for extended periods
Walking around healthcare facilities
Assisting patients
Supporting patient mobility
Personal care
Preparing patient areas
Working alongside nurses
Following hygiene procedures
Communicating with patients
Working as part of a healthcare team
Completing approved records
Following patient-care plans
Working different shifts

Candidates should be comfortable working with people who may be sick, elderly, recovering from treatment or dependent on assistance.

SHIFT WORK

Healthcare facilities frequently operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Depending on the employer, employees may work:

Morning Shifts

These may involve helping patients prepare for the day, personal care, breakfast and routine healthcare activities.

Day Shifts

Workers may provide patient support, mobility assistance, meal support and general healthcare assistance.

Evening Shifts

Workers may support patients with meals, personal care and evening routines.

Night Shifts

Some healthcare facilities require overnight staffing.

The exact shift arrangement will be confirmed by the employer.

WORKING HOURS

These positions are offered as full-time employment.

The exact contracted working hours will depend on:

Employer
Position
Healthcare facility
Shift arrangement
Employment contract

Healthcare employees may be required to work weekends and public holidays according to their roster.

Working hours, breaks and rest periods must comply with applicable UK employment requirements.

SALARY

Salary According to Position & Applicable UK Requirements

From April 2026, the general UK National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is:

£12.71 Gross Per Hour

However, this should not be treated as the automatic salary for an overseas sponsored healthcare position.

The Health and Care Worker visa has separate salary requirements.

Depending on the healthcare occupation, the worker may need to be paid:

The applicable immigration salary threshold
The going rate for the occupation
The applicable national healthcare pay scale
Or another required amount

whichever rules apply to the particular position.

For many Health and Care Worker visa positions, the general immigration threshold is at least £25,000 per year, although different rules and national pay scales apply to particular healthcare occupations.

The exact salary will therefore be clearly stated in the employment offer and Certificate of Sponsorship documentation.

ADDITIONAL SHIFTS & OVERTIME

Healthcare facilities may require additional staff during busy periods or when covering absences.

Where additional shifts or overtime are available and legally permitted, employees may have opportunities to increase their earnings.

Overtime and additional shifts are not guaranteed.

Payment will depend on the employer, contract and applicable pay arrangements.

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED

Accommodation will be arranged for successful employees under the recruitment package.

Depending on the employer and location, accommodation may include:

Staff accommodation
Shared apartments
Shared houses
Employer-arranged accommodation
Other suitable housing

Employees may share bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common facilities depending on the accommodation arrangement.

Full accommodation details will be provided before the candidate accepts the final employment offer.

Any applicable accommodation charges, utility costs or salary deductions will be disclosed in advance.

MEALS PROVIDED

Meals will be provided during scheduled working days according to the employer’s arrangements.

The exact meal arrangement will depend on the healthcare facility and will be explained before employment begins.

HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL PROTECTION

Employees will be registered and employed according to applicable UK employment requirements.

Workers entering the UK under the Health and Care Worker visa benefit from specific immigration arrangements associated with this route.

Eligible Health and Care Worker visa holders and qualifying dependants are generally exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Full immigration and employment details will be explained to successful candidates.

HEALTH AND CARE WORKER VISA

The Health and Care Worker visa is part of the UK’s Skilled Worker immigration system.

To qualify, an overseas applicant must meet requirements including:

Having an eligible healthcare occupation
Having an eligible job offer
Working for an approved UK sponsor
Receiving a valid Certificate of Sponsorship
Meeting the applicable salary requirements
Meeting applicable English-language requirements
Meeting other immigration requirements

Not every healthcare job qualifies.

The job title alone does not determine eligibility.

The actual responsibilities, occupation code, salary and employer must satisfy the applicable requirements.

APPROVED SPONSOR

To sponsor an overseas applicant under the Health and Care Worker route, the UK employer must be appropriately approved to sponsor workers.

The employer provides the successful candidate with a Certificate of Sponsorship where the sponsorship requirements are met.

The Certificate of Sponsorship contains information about the position and employment.

Candidates then use the sponsorship information when completing the applicable visa application.

VISA SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANCE

Eligible candidates selected for qualifying healthcare positions will receive assistance with the applicable immigration process.

Depending on the position, assistance may include guidance concerning:

Employment documentation
Certificate of Sponsorship
Healthcare qualifications
Professional registration where required
English-language requirements
Visa documentation
Supporting documents
Application preparation
Appointment preparation
Pre-departure requirements

Candidates remain responsible for providing genuine documents and satisfying all official immigration requirements.

Visa sponsorship and application assistance does not guarantee visa approval.

Final immigration decisions are made by UK Visas and Immigration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CARE WORKERS

Applicants outside the United Kingdom should understand the distinction between a Care Worker and an eligible Healthcare or Nursing Support Worker.

New overseas sponsorship for ordinary Care Worker and Senior Care Worker positions closed on 22 July 2025.

Therefore, applicants outside the UK should not be offered ordinary Care Worker or Senior Care Worker positions on the basis that these jobs will provide a new UK Health and Care Worker visa.

International applicants may instead be considered for healthcare occupations that remain eligible for overseas sponsorship where they genuinely meet the requirements of the position.

This distinction is important.

The position offered must be genuine and correctly classified.

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS

Candidates interested in Healthcare and Nursing Support positions should begin by completing the online application form available on this website.

Applicants should provide complete and accurate information concerning:

Education
Healthcare qualifications
Nursing qualifications
Healthcare experience
Previous employment
English-language ability
Professional registration where applicable
Current country of residence

Applications will be reviewed against available healthcare vacancies.

Candidates whose applications are suitable may be shortlisted and contacted regarding the next stage.

Successful shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and selection process in Asia or the United Kingdom, depending on employer and recruitment arrangements.

There is no requirement to travel simply to submit an application.

If an in-person interview is required, shortlisted applicants will receive information concerning the location, date and arrangements.

Candidates should not purchase flights, reserve accommodation or make other travel arrangements until they have received an official interview invitation and confirmed that they are legally eligible to travel to the interview destination.

EMPLOYMENT OFFER

Candidates successfully selected by an employer will receive details of their proposed employment before proceeding with the visa application.

The final employment offer will normally identify:

Employer
Healthcare facility
Job title
Occupation code
Workplace
Location
Gross salary
Working hours
Shift arrangements
Contract duration
Accommodation arrangements
Meal arrangements
Employment conditions
Professional requirements
Proposed starting date

Candidates should carefully review all employment documentation before accepting the position.

HOW TO APPLY

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

If you are interested in working in the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom, complete the application form available on this website.

Make sure all information provided is complete and accurate.

If you already hold nursing, healthcare or nursing-assistant qualifications, provide full details when completing your application.

Once your application has been submitted, please wait to be contacted.

Applications will be assessed against available vacancies and the candidate’s professional and immigration eligibility.

SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY

Candidates selected for the next stage will receive further instructions from the recruitment team.

There is no need to submit multiple applications or repeatedly contact the recruitment team regarding application status.

POSITION SUMMARY

Positions: Healthcare Assistant / Nursing Auxiliary / Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Support Worker / Registered Nurse
Country: United Kingdom
Employment: Full-Time
Salary: According to Position, Employer, Pay Scale & Visa Requirements
2026 National Living Wage (Age 21+): £12.71 Gross Per Hour
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Additional Shifts / Overtime: Available Where Required
Visa Sponsorship: Available for Eligible Positions & Candidates
Health and Care Worker Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews in Asia or the United Kingdom

APPLY FOR HEALTHCARE WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

If you are responsible, caring and interested in developing a career within the UK healthcare sector, complete the online application form to be considered for available positions.

Applicants who already hold nursing, healthcare or nursing-assistant qualifications should provide complete details of their education, professional experience and registration.

Complete the application form and wait to be contacted if your application is shortlisted.

Important: new overseas sponsorship for ordinary Care Worker (SOC 6135) and Senior Care Worker (SOC 6136) positions closed on 22 July 2025. This recruitment information should not be interpreted as offering new overseas sponsorship under those occupation codes. Other eligible healthcare occupations may continue to qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa where the applicant, employer, position, occupation code and salary satisfy the applicable requirements.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, employment, professional registration, Certificate of Sponsorship or visa approval. Final employment is subject to employer selection, a genuine eligible vacancy, applicable professional requirements, a formal employment contract and approval by the appropriate UK authorities.