UK care jobs for Bulgarian carers

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We are recruiting live-in carers from Bulgaria! Are you interested in working in England?

Our global recruitment arm, Agincare International, is looking to sponsor UK care jobs for Bulgarian carers, to join our live-in care team.

We have two distinct live-in care jobs for Bulgarian carers available.

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UK care jobs for Bulgarian carers – eligibility criteria

To apply for UK carer jobs with Agincare, Bulgarian carers must:

  • Be over the age of 18
  • Have professional social care experience for this position
  • Be able to read, write, speak and understand English to at least level B1 (must be by an approved UK provider)
  • Be from a country within the EU

If this apply to you, you could be just the live-in carer we are looking for!

 

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Live-in care jobs for Bulgarian carers

Agincare International is offering two distinct career opportunities in England for carers from Bulgaria.

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will support you through the application process and into your career in the UK. Our recruitment team are available to answer your questions and guide you through the tier 2 health and care worker visa sponsorship process. They have extensive knowledge in recruitment in Bulgaria and experience helping Bulgarian carers to find live in care jobs in England.

Live-in care assistant role

As a live-in care assistant from Bulgaria, you will support clients to live independently within their own home. You will provide care seven days a week and will have your own bedroom within the clients home.

Daily tasks may include companionship, support with personal care, and helping with domestic tasks such as cleaning and preparing meals. Live-in carers provide care throughout the day with breaks totally 14 hours each week.

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 UK live-in care job
  • You will have your own separate room whilst in placement

This role is a 1-year sponsorship, with Agincare retaining the right to extend once successful Bulgarian applicants have passed the probationary period.

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Submitting multiple applications for UK healthcare jobs with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

Project care assistant role

As a Project Care Assistant working in England, you will support individuals to return home after a stay in hospital.

As a live-in carer working in projects, you will be responsible for providing personal care duties such as bathing and dressing, helping with domestic tasks, and providing companionship.

This is a nationwide live in carer position, working alongside the NHS. Agincare will supply you with your own company car and provide free accommodation. A full driving license is required for this UK care role.

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.

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Submitting multiple applications for live in carer jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

 

Live-in care jobs for carers from Bulgaria

Benefits of joining Agincare as a live-in care worker:

  • Immediate job placements for Bulgarian care staff available across the UK
  • 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

Starting your new UK care job

Our specialist recruitment team are offering eligible carers from Bulgaria 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.

However, the support doesn’t stop there. Successful live-in carers will be assisted throughout their period of sponsorship and as their live-in care career develops within Agincare.

Hear from some of our international candidates here.

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Submitting multiple applications for live in care jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

Care jobs in the UK

Agincare International sponsors people from across the globe, not just the EU. Whether you are living abroad or already in the UK on a visa (except for Visitor visa), and have experience working in health and social care, you can apply to join our team.

 

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Submitting multiple applications for live in carer jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

 

Can Bulgarian carers work in the UK?

Yes, Bulgarian carers can work in the UK through the Health and Care Worker tier 2 visa. To work in the UK, you will need to have a confirmed job offer and employment sponsored by a UK employer licensed by the Home Office.

Bulgarian carers looking for care jobs in the UK can apply through the Tier 2 Skilled Worker route.

What does a live-in care worker do?

Live-in care workers support clients to live independently within their own home. As a carer from Bulgaria, you will give people living in the UK the reassurance and convenience of 24-hour one-to-one live-in care and companionship.

The individual services provided by a live-in carer will depend on the day-to-day needs of those they support. It could be relatively simple, like helping them to get up in the morning or making sure they take their medication. Alternatively, it could mean more complex care.

What qualifications do I need to be a carer in the UK?

Formal qualifications are not essential in becoming a carer. However, as a Bulgarian carer requiring sponsorship, we have set eligibility criteria. To apply, you will need to have a diploma or other qualification in a health and social care related subject.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate 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 can I work as a caregiver in UK?

To be eligible for a live-in carer job in England, you will need to meet the following criteria.

You must:
• Be over the age of 18
• Have professional social care experience for this position
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English to at least level B1 (must be by an approved UK provider)
• Be from a country not on the World Health Organisation’s list of red and amber countries.

How do I get sponsorship to work in the UK from Bulgaria?

Bulgarian carers looking for UK care jobs will need a certificate of sponsorship.

To receive a certificate of sponsorship from an eligible employer you will need to have applied, and been accepted for, a position within the company offering the sponsorship in the UK.

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 working in the UK 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?

As a Bulgarian carer, to work in the England you will need to have a certificate of sponsorship from your employer with information about the care role offered to you. You will need:

• A qualification in a health and social care related subject
• To be a nurse (or equivalent, such as a paramedic) or senior healthcare assistant
• To 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)
• To have 1 or more years of clinical experience

How much do live-in carers earn in UK?

The average UK live-in carer from Bulgaria can earn between £550 and £750 per week with a live-in carer'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.

Does Agincare recruit carers from Bulgaria?

Agincare International has long been recruiting live-in carers from Bulgaria. We have opportunities across the UK within our live-in care services and welcome all EU applicants that meet our eligibility criteria.

How do I get a job in the UK from Bulgaria?

Agincare International offers sponsorship to carers from Bulgaria who wish to work in the UK. Our UK live-in care roles give international applicants the opportunity to develop their career in a healthcare job with a national, family run company with over 35 years' experience in providing care.