UK care jobs for Polish carers

Are you interested in working in the UK? Are you a live-in carer from Poland?

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

We have two distinct live-in care jobs in the UK.

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UK care jobs for Polish carers – eligibility criteria

To apply, 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 (which must be by an approved UK provider)
  • Must be from a country within the EU

If all of these apply to you, you could be just the right person we’re looking for!

 

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Live-in care jobs for Polish carers

Agincare International is offering two distinct career opportunities for Polish Carers looking to work in the UK.

Our recruitment team are on hand to answer any questions and guide you through the tier 2 health and care worker visa sponsorship process. They have extensive knowledge in recruiting Polish and EU citizens to find live-in care jobs in the UK.

Live-in care assistant

As a live-in care assistant, you will support client in their own home seven days a week; helping them to live life the way they want to and remain as independent as possible.

Tasks will include assisting with medication, providing companionship, support with personal care such as bathing, 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, 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 care jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

Project care assistant

As a Project Care Assistant working in the UK, you will support our clients to return home after they leave hospital.

You will be responsible for providing personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, helping with domestic tasks, medication, and providing companionship.

This is a nationwide position, working alongside the NHS. We’ll supply you with your own company car and provide free accommodation. Due to the nature of the care job, a full driving license is required.

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 care jobs in England with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

 

Care jobs in England for Polish carers

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

  • Immediate job placements for Polish care staff available across England
  • 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 live-in care jobs UK

Our specialist recruitment team are offering eligible Polish carers a full support package including guidance 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. We support our successful live-in carers from Poland throughout their period of sponsorship and as their 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.

Not currently living in the EU?

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 care jobs in the UK with Agincare, will result in refusal of all applications.

 

Can Polish carers work in the UK?

Yes, carers from Poland 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.
Polish 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?

A Live-in care worker gives their client the reassurance and convenience of 24-hour one-to-one live-in care in their own home.

The individual services provided by a live-in carer will depend on the day-to-day needs of the person they are caring for. It could be relatively simple, like helping someone get up and about in the morning or making sure they take their medication at the right time. Or 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 Polish carer requiring sponsorship to work as a Live-in carer in the UK, we require that applicants 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 Live-in caregiver in UK?

To be eligible to be a live-in carer in the UK, 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 Poland?

If you are a Polish carer looking for UK care jobs, you will need a certificate of sponsorship.

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 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 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 Polish carer, to work in 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 live-in care UK 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.

Does Agincare recruit carers from Poland?

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