Home care jobs in England
Do you have experience working in care? Are you interested in a home care job in England?
Agincare International his now recruiting carers from the EU to join our home care teams here in England.
We have opportunities in our home care branches across England and welcome all EU applicants that meet our eligibility criteria.
Agincare is a UK Visas & Immigration Licensed Sponsor. We are free offering sponsorship to those from the EU looking to begin a career in home care through the new Health and Care Worker visa.
If we send you a job offer, we will never ask for money at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our friendly teams are always here to help you, so just get in touch if you have any questions.
Community home care assistant
Agincare are offering an exciting opportunity to European nationals that are not currently based in the UK to join our home care team on skilled worker visas.
As a community home care assistant, you’ll be supporting clients to continue living in their own home with regular visits. During the day you may visit a number of clients and provide varying levels of support.
In most instances, you’ll be assisting with medication, providing companionship, support with personal care such as bathing and dressing, and helping with domestic tasks such as cleaning and preparing meals.
About the role:
- £10-14 per hour depending on location
- Paid induction training
- Free police check
- Free uniform
- Support with accommodation and transport
- Mileage £0.35p per mile
This role is a 1-year sponsorship in England, with Agincare retaining the right to extend once successful applicants have passed the probationary period. You must work a minimum of 30 weeks to meet sponsorship requirements for home care jobs in England.
Eligibility requirements for home care assistants in England
- You must be over the age of 18
- You must have professional social care experience for this position
- You must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to at least level B1 – must be by an approved UK provider
- You must be from a country within the EU
- A positive, professional & empathetic approach
- Team working ethos
- Aligned to our company values
Submitting multiple applications for live in care jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.
About Agincare
We’re a family-run business caring for people since 1986 and we’re one of the UK’s largest privately-owned social care groups.
Agincare International, our global recruitment arm, has been making peoples’ dreams of working in England a reality for over a year and is now looking for experienced home carers to join our team.
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
Benefits of a career with Agincare:
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training and career development (up to level 5)
- Access to Blue Light Card discount package
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
- Staff appreciation incentives
- Refer a friend scheme -up to £500
Partner with Agincare International
If you represent a recruitment agency in the EU, specialising in care worker recruitment to the UK, we want to hear from you.
We are committed to welcoming EU citizens to the UK to work as live-in care workers and offer guaranteed employment to successful candidates as well as full training, financial support and free meals and accommodation while they work for us.
Not currently living in the EU?
We sponsor anyone with a qualification in health and social care from any country not on the World Health Organisation’s list of red and amber countries.
Agincare International also provides sponsorship opportunities for European citizens already working in England on any visa (except for Visitor visa) and have suitable health and social care qualifications.
The Home Office scrutinises each visa application, and once the application is made, it is only approved if you are assessed as being suitable for a visa.
Submitting multiple applications for live in care jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.
Can EU carers work in England after Brexit?
Yes, EU carers can work in the UK after Brexit, but they will need to apply under the Skilled Worker Visa or EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
To work as a carer in the UK, you will need to have a confirmed job offer and certificate of sponsorship from a UK employer licensed by the Home Office. European carers looking for care jobs in the UK can apply to become a live-in care assistant with Agincare.
How do I get a care job in the UK?
If you are over the age of 18, have professional social care experience, are able to read, write, speak and understand English to at least level B1, and are from an EU country, you can apply for a Health and Care Worker visa with Agincare. We will become your licensed sponsor during your time working in the UK and will support you through the process.
What qualifications do I need to be a carer in the UK?
Formal qualifications are not essential in becoming a carer. However, at Agincare, we require that applicants have a diploma or other qualification in a health and social care related subject. You will also need to have demonstrated a proficient level of spoken and written English (UKVI IELTS with scores of no less than 6 overall and 5.5 for each module.)
How do I get a UK care worker visa?
To apply for a visa, you will need to have a certificate of sponsorship from your employer with information about the role offered to you. Agincare is a licensed sponsor looking to offer this to successful candidates with experience in Health and Social Care.
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.
How do I get sponsorship to work in the UK?
To receive a certificate of sponsorship from an eligible employer you will need to have applied for, and been accepted, a position within the company offering the sponsorship.
The Home Office scrutinises each visa application, and once the application is made, it is only approved if you are assessed as suitable for a visa.
What is a live-in care role?
A live-in carer is a trained care worker who moves into a client’s home in order to provide 24 hour, one to one care and support, seven days a week. The duties of a live-in care worker may vary from personal care and administering medication, to cooking meals and helping the individual to get out and about.
What do I need to work in the UK?
To work in the UK, you will need to have a certificate of sponsorship from your employer with information about the role offered to you. To work in the UK as a care worker for Agincare, you will need:
• Have a qualification in a health and social care related subject
• Are a nurse (or equivalent, such as a paramedic) or senior healthcare assistant
• Have a qualification that demonstrates a proficient level of spoken and written English (UKVI IELTS with scores not less than 6 overall and 5.5 for each module)
• Have 1 or more years of clinical experience
How much do live-in carers earn in UK?
The average live-in carer in England can earn between £550 and £750 per week with a live-in care worker's yearly salary being dependent on their level and years of experience in health and social care. With Agincare's live-in care roles in England, you could earn £10.10 per hour as a live-in care assistant or £11 per hour in our live-in care projects.
Do you need experience to be a live in carer?
While having previous experience as a live in carer in England is not essential, many employers, including Agincare require that applicants have a diploma or other qualification in a health and social care related subject. You will also need to have demonstrated a proficient level of spoken and written English.
