Band 2 Health Care Support worker
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS Ayrshire & Arran is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, NHS Ayrshire & Arran assigned 14 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This post is within a multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with neurological disability and complex rehabilitation needs. The service comprises 12 inpatient beds dedicated to active rehabilitation.
The ward plays a key role in supporting patients following major trauma, alongside individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions. The inpatient rehabilitation programme is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, with a particular focus on acquired brain injury, complex neurological conditions, and major trauma rehabilitation.
Working as part of a progressive and supportive multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assist in the delivery of personalised rehabilitation programmes, helping patients maximise their independence, recovery, and quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in neuro rehabilitation and gain experience working with an established multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the rehabilitation journey of our patients.
Informal enquiries please contact Donna Murray [email protected]
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NHS Ayrshire & Arran holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, NHS Ayrshire & Arran assigned 14 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.