Healthcare Assistant roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 6131 for the Skilled Worker visa. It also sits on the immigration salary list.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most nursing auxiliaries and assistants in the UK earn between £24,492 and £30,316 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £36,868.
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Yes. Healthcare Assistant roles fall under SOC 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Healthcare Assistant positions.
Yes. Healthcare Assistant (SOC 6131) uses the NHS national pay scale instead of a fixed going rate. Check the government's published pay scales for the exact salary requirements.
Yes. SOC 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants) appears on the Immigration Salary List, so a reduced salary threshold may apply for visa sponsorship.
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