Live-in care jobs in England
Do you care about people as much as we do? Are you interested in a live-in care job in England?
Agincare International has long been recruiting live in carers from the EU and are now looking for more people to join our live-in care team.
We have opportunities across England within our live-in care services and welcome EU applicants that meet our eligibility criteria.
Agincare is a UK Visas & Immigration Licensed Sponsor, helping you to realise your dreams of working in the UK. We are offering sponsorship to those from the EU looking to begin a career in live-in care through the new Health and Care Worker visa.
We have two distinct live-in care jobs in England.
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.
Live-in care assistant
As a live in care assistant, you’ll be supporting client in their own home seven days a week; helping them to remain as independent as possible.
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:
- £10.10 per hour whilst in placement
- Paid two-day induction course, up to £150
- Paid upfront DBS Certificate
- Paid annual leave based on working patterns
- Live in care job placements can vary in duration but are a minimum of 2 weeks
- Accommodation and food allowance will be provided whilst in placement in a live-in care job in England
- You will have your own separate room whilst in placement
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 live-in care jobs in England.
Eligibility requirements for live in 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.
Project live-in care assistant
As a Project Care Assistant working in England, you’ll help and support our clients to return home after they leave hospital. You’ll be responsible for providing personal care duties such as bathing, as well as helping with domestic tasks and providing companionship.
This is a nationwide position, working alongside the NHS. We’ll supply you with your own company car and free accommodation.
About the role:
- £11 per hour
- Paid two-day induction course, up to £150
- Paid upfront DBS certificate
- Paid annual leave based on working patterns
- 50 hours over 5 days
- Guaranteed hours – If we don’t have the work for you, you’ll still get paid
- Paid travel time between each client
This role is a 1-year sponsorship, 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 live-in care jobs in England.
Eligibility requirements for live in carer jobs in England:
YOU MUST HOLD A VALID DRIVING LICENCE FOR THIS POSITION.
- Must have a full valid driving licence, and be willing to drive within England
- Over the age of 21
- Must have professional social care experience
- Must be able 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.
The benefits of joining Agincare
With Agincare, you receive a range of benefits including,
- Outstanding career development
- Company pension scheme
- Blue Light discount package
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available to all our employees
- Fully funded training programmes up to and including Level 5 in Health & Social Care
- Staff appreciation incentives
- Internal competitions to win prizes e.g. holidays, extra annual leave
Starting your new live-in care jobs in England
You will also benefit from our full support package.
Our specialist recruitment team are offering eligible live-in carers from Europe a full support package including assistance through the process, support with relocation including flights, free two-day face to face induction training and free accommodation while you complete our training programme at our Head office.
The welfare support doesn’t stop there. We will continue to support successful live-in carers in England throughout their period of sponsorship and as their career develops within Agincare.
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.
