UK care jobs for Dutch carers
We are now recruiting live-in carers from the Netherlands! Are you interested in working in England? Looking for sponsorship? You have come to the right place.
Our global recruitment arm, Agincare International, is offering free sponsorship to UK care jobs for Dutch carers, wishing to join our live-in care team.
We have two distinct live-in care jobs for Dutch carers.
UK care jobs for Dutch carers – eligibility criteria
To apply for UK carer jobs with Agincare, carers from the Netherlands must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Have professional social care experience
- 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, then you could be just the live-in carer we are looking for!
Live-in care jobs for Dutch carers
Agincare International offers two distinct opportunities in England for carers from the Netherlands.
If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will support you through the application process and into a career in the UK. This includes free training and contributions to the cost of travel to 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 the Netherlands and experience helping Dutch carers to find live in care jobs in England.
Live-in care assistant role
As a live-in care assistant from the Netherlands, you will support clients to live independently. You will provide care seven days a week and will have your own bedroom within the client’s 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.
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 provide personal care such as bathing and dressing, as well as other duties like 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.
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 the Netherlands
Benefits of joining Agincare as a live-in care worker:
- Immediate job placements for Dutch 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
Starting your new UK care job
Our specialist recruitment team are offering eligible carers from the Netherlands 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.
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.
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.
Submitting multiple applications for live in carer jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.
Can Dutch carers work in the UK?
Yes, Dutch 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.
Dutch 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 the Netherlands, 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 Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
Dutch 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 Dutch 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
Agincare International has long been recruiting live-in carers from the Netherlands. 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 the Netherlands?
Agincare International offers sponsorship to carers from the Netherlands 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.
