PS259673 -Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS Grampian 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 Grampian assigned 114 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 6136 (Senior care workers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
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
Healthcare Support Worker Band 3
Ward 4 at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within our established team of nursing staff in an acute mental health ward which operates as a standalone ward. The candidate should have experience within the field of mental health. The position offered is a permanent contract, 36 hours per week which requires both day/night rotation. All necessary mandatory training and induction will be given to the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete the Health Care Support Workers workbook, and code of conduct sign off within a specified time frame and attend the HCSW training dates.
Any initial enquiries to Tamara Moir, Senior Charge Nurse & David McAllister, Deputy Charge Nurse on 01343 567632
Interviews to be 03 November 2026
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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 Grampian holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, NHS Grampian assigned 114 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.