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Care workers and home carers (SOC 6135)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: NoImmigration Salary List: Yes

What this job involves

Care workers and home carers (SOC 6135) (Medium skilled occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

  • Going rate (annual): £33,400
  • New entrant rate: £33,400
  • Going rate (hourly): £17.13
  • You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Community support workers Home care workers Residential care workers Care workers and home carers not elsewhere classified.

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Frequently asked questions

No. SOC 6135 (Care workers and home carers) is not listed as eligible for the Skilled Worker route in our current GOV.UK appendix data. Check the official skilled occupations list for the latest rules.

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