Senior Care Worker Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Senior Care Worker roles are classified under Senior care workers (SOC 6136) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. This role is on the Immigration Salary List, so a reduced threshold may apply.
The UK closed care worker and senior care worker roles to new overseas applicants on 22 July 2025. Workers already in the UK on another visa can still switch into sponsored care roles during a transition period running to 2028.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What senior care workers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most senior care workers in the UK earn between £26,104 and £34,008 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £38,480. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £33,400 (SOC 6136), sitting at the 72nd percentile of what UK employers pay and £4,020 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Care Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs) Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay: £13.30 – £14.14 per hour (£25,943 – £27,564 per annum) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available Shifts: Early (7:00am–2:30pm) | Late (2:15pm–9:45pm) | Alternate Weekends Looking for a rewarding care role working with children? At St Elizabeth’s Centre, our Care Support
Hourly rate: £13.95 Senior Support Worker Location: March - Jubilee Court Hourly Rate: £ 13.95 Contract Type: 15 hours per week, plus 15hours (Or more) of Care worker hours Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading housing and care providers, supporting both public and private sectors. With over 5,500 employees, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Our care teams in Macduff are dedicated to delivering high standards of support that enable individuals to live safely and independently in t
We have a vacancy for an Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) in North West Hertfordshire. Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health? We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from people of all ages and backgrounds, such as those with lived experience of mental health difficulties. This role covers the St. Albans community mental health team. You must hold a f
Job Purpose Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Aberdeen, Duration: Permanent, Full Time Roles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivale
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role Are you a caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about
Senior Residential Support Worker – Children's EBD Home Location: Cannock Contract: Full-Time – 160 hours per month Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off | Average 8–10 sleep-ins per month We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join a 2-bed Children's EBD Home. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environm
We have several exciting vacancies in our Children's Social Care Teams for full time and part time Social Workers and Senior Practitioners/Senior Social Workers. For more information please see the below. Job description We believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Childrens Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approach
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Care & Support Team Leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the liv
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘ Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. We currently have an opportunity for a passionate Senior Social Worker to join our team here in Lancashire This is a key role within our
Are you an experienced HCSW with a positive, adaptive and enthusiastic outlook looking for an exciting and dynamic role? Do you currently work in a Mental Health setting or dementia unit if so we would really be interested in your application? Do you have a passion for caring for patients with enhanced therapeutic care needs? Do you want the advantage of team rostering supporting your work life balance? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Bures team, a highly skilled and versatile te
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Senior Care Worker roles fall under SOC 6136 (Senior care workers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Senior Care Worker positions. The UK closed care worker and senior care worker roles to new overseas applicants on 22 July 2025. Workers already in the UK on another visa can still switch into sponsored care roles during a transition period running to 2028.
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