The demand for caregivers has been skyrocketed in UK
If you look forward to migrating to UK as a caregiver, you are more in luck! The profession and demand for professionals have been increased resulting in many international caregivers let into the country and after five years of residency, you will be eligible for a UK Permanent Residency Visa.
Who is a Caregiver?
Unlike registered nurses, caregivers won’t work in hospitals or clinics, but they work in nursing homes of private sectors offering personal care. Caregivers offer their service to someone who is struggling with their independence being affected because of their disability. By providing personal care, the caregiver will help the patient to function with assistance.
“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
― Rosalyn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States
Caregivers are not specialized in any particular field as in nursing, but they are trained to support with physical and emotional care to the needy with ephemeral or prolonging disabilities. Also, caregiving is extended to providing financial and legal affairs which is a different aspect.
Since UK has the scope for caregiving, the countries in the kingdom are acknowledging the profession and letting the specialists of the field into the country from various parts of the world and take up the job.
Also, the foreign nationals who get into the UK countries as caregivers have great prospects out of it. They have the possibilities to obtain a PR visa after 5 years of successful service in UK.
This is a perfect time for caregivers to get into UK who are aspiring to start a new life where their job is immensely acknowledged.
Nursing Home caregiver requirements in the United Kingdom
There are certain requirements to be fulfilled by the applicants to work as a caregiver in UK. Let’s discuss them.
UK Caregiver Eligibility
- Should have completed ANM, GNM or BS Nursing
- An overall IELTS (General) of 5.0 with no band less than 5.0 or a C Grade in OET is needed
- Minimum One year of Experience is made mandatory
- An age bar of 44 is determined
Apart from the above general requirements, your language ability is important as you must comprehend what people there speak and you should be able to make them understand by what you speak. Never mind how many marks (greater than 5) you score in IELTS, if your communication is weak, then you might have to make sure you improve it to get your visa to succeed.
Furthermore, the processing time of the visa might range from 3 to 5 months roughly. If you are selected, then your employer covers the flight ticket cost and, accommodates you for a couple of months after which you have to arrange your own.
This is a 3-year contract-based job and your spouse could accompany you after 3 months from your arrival in the UK.
Benefits
- IELTS is waived off for your spouse since he or she is your dependent
- Your spouse is open to work full time in the field of specialization
- You will be hired for the best salary
- You will get to enjoy a multicultural lifestyle
- Helping the needy is where satisfaction lies, and you can feel happy about making it your job!
Responsibilities of a caregiver
- Many people who receive care have survived their abilities to care for themselves and benefit from a caregiver’s help.
- Offering emotional support and motivation to complete necessary tasks.
- Making sure that the client’s home is arranged to meet their needs and that safety precautions are taken.
- Improvements in wellness, behaviour, and needs must be monitored.
- Following a doctor’s advice, which could include helping in fitness and medication administration.
Study Abroad Consultants, the industry best overseas education consultants have been helping a lot many abroad aspirants to Study and settle in abroad. You have our complete assistance in migrating to UK as a caregiver.
Right from the beginning, you will be assisted to get through your visa process. We have a team of documentation experts who propel your application to become a successful one.
Our consultant experts are a click away. Talk to them, know your possibilities by accurate profile evaluation and kick off your migration process to UK. Good luck!
Visit Official Government website to get updated information about carers in the UK
80 comments
Joy Ugbedeojo ONUH
December 8, 2021 at 2:39 pm
I need certification to practice in UK as caregiver
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December 10, 2021 at 3:14 pm
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Adesanya Oluwakemi Adepeju
March 22, 2022 at 9:54 am
Want to be a caregiver and I am currently in Nigeria. I have not been to the uni before just high school and I really have passion for this. How can I be qualified for this job offer?
Thanks
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:46 pm
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Akullu Susan oruni
April 13, 2022 at 5:54 pm
My name is Akullu Susan oruni,
I need a certificate to migrate abroad for a caregiver.it is my personate job and have done it to special need kids and Cancer patient.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:39 pm
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March 6, 2023 at 12:46 pm
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Merean daya
June 4, 2022 at 9:32 am
Hi i am a care giver from philiplines i need sponsorship.to work in uk
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 6:29 pm
To work in the UK as a caregiver, you will need to meet the immigration requirements set by the UK government. These requirements may include obtaining a work visa, meeting English language proficiency requirements, and meeting certain qualifications or certifications.
Please share your name, contact details, email, and location to enquiry@studyabroadconsultants.org, So that we could serve you better.
Mnash
August 27, 2022 at 3:50 am
I got 6.0 overall band score in ielts general training not ielts for ukvi is it considerable for Uk Visa application?
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Yes, an IELTS General Training score of 6.0 is considered for UK visa applications. According to the UK government’s immigration rules, a score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS General Training is considered as evidence of the applicant’s English language proficiency.
However, it’s important to note that different UK visa categories have different English language requirements, and some may require a higher score than 6.0. For example, if you are applying for a Tier 4 student visa, you may need to achieve a higher score of at least 6.5 or 7.0 depending on the institution and course you are applying for.
Patricia Obaro
January 4, 2022 at 10:13 pm
Have a good day, I wish to know the steps to immigrate and work as a caregiver in the UK.
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January 16, 2022 at 3:30 pm
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Mariam Bankole
September 28, 2022 at 10:22 pm
I am so much interesting in caregiver job . I have did different courses about health care in Alison .however, I have been taking good care of an elderly woman over 8years before her passing on I am looking forward to hear from you soon as possible.
Thank you .
Yours sincerely
Mariam Bankole
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January 12, 2022 at 5:16 pm
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January 16, 2022 at 3:37 pm
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Ogochukwu Mozie
January 15, 2022 at 7:55 am
Need sponsorship to work as a caregiver in UK
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January 16, 2022 at 3:38 pm
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Adenike Adesiyan
January 18, 2022 at 6:47 pm
Thank you for this information. I have worked in the UK as a carer but now back in my country after expiration of my Visa. I hope this previous experience can help boost my eligibility or not pls?
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:53 am
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Yvonne Chiusalu
January 22, 2022 at 7:52 pm
Greetings I am looking for a job caregiver
I did my caregiver with Chilton
Recently I am working at Summer field frail care in Johannesburg
With a good reference
I am ready to migrate or relocate
Thank you
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:53 am
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Natalia
March 22, 2022 at 9:48 am
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Busi Dube
January 23, 2022 at 12:16 pm
Am 48 years am i eligible for the position as a caregiver
Nokwazi Mdletshe
January 28, 2022 at 5:10 pm
Hi my name is Nokwazi Mdletshe I am looking for a job as a care giver. I want to know if you recruit in South Africa and apply a visa.?
Caroline wanjiru pennicott
January 30, 2022 at 1:19 pm
Good day, I need a sponsorship to work as a caregiver in UK, i will really appreciate receiving your response, thank you
bunmi ukaegbu
February 16, 2022 at 8:14 am
What is the first step to applying as a caregiver? My wife is very interested. Thank you. Ukaegbu Christopher Amaefula
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:55 am
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Ukaegbu Christopher Amaefula
February 16, 2022 at 8:16 am
What is the first step to applying as a caregiver? My wife is very interested. Thank you. Ukaegbu Christopher Amaefula
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:54 am
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Jane Erekosima
February 18, 2022 at 6:13 pm
I’m very much interested to study & work abroad, as a caregiver. I want to know what to do to immigrate to study abroad & become a caregiver. I’ll be grateful if my comment reach a kind consideration & approval. Thanks.
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:50 am
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Okwara Happiness
March 2, 2022 at 8:09 pm
Hello, I am a registered nurse in Nigeria. I have an IELTS result of 7.0 overall. I need help with getting a job with your agency.
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:49 am
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Elemina Chirenda
March 6, 2022 at 6:19 am
thank you for the opportunity to study abroad . i really do have so much intrest i becoming a care giver and would like to study into becoming one. i need sponsorship.
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:48 am
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Joseph Nextar
March 8, 2022 at 9:17 pm
how do i become a care giver in the uk… I am from ghana
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:47 am
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Grace
March 14, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Need to know the steps to immigrate and work as caregiver in uk
Natalia
March 15, 2022 at 7:46 am
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RAHINA ZOURE
March 18, 2022 at 2:03 am
I AM LIVING IN GHANA AND EMPLOYED AS AN ENROLLED NURSE. I NEED SPONSOERSHIP TO WORK AS A CARER
Natalia
March 22, 2022 at 9:49 am
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Rashmika jagdishbhai nayak
May 26, 2022 at 2:14 pm
I have 5.5 bands in Ielts BUT IN Academic can I got the job for care taker
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:44 pm
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Linda Nanna
June 1, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Will love to train and work as a caregiver in the UK,I currently live in Nigeria and hold a master’s degree in public Administration,Bsc in sociology and a Diploma in social work.Caregiving comes natural to me,and so will love to make it a career given the opportunity.thanks.
Merean daya
June 4, 2022 at 9:34 am
Hi i am a care giver from philiplines i need sponsorship.to work in uk
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:50 pm
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Rahab
June 18, 2022 at 3:06 am
I am a trained nurse aid and forty five of age it would be a pleasure if I got the chance to work with you and help patients maintain good hygiene help in feeding,positioning and also be supportive
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:53 pm
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ronita
June 18, 2022 at 3:55 am
I am from nepal and I want to work as caregiver. I have completed my oet exam. please help me. How to apply ?
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:54 pm
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ronita
June 18, 2022 at 4:03 am
I want to work as care giver. so, how can I apply for that? please let me and I have completed my oet.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:55 pm
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Irantha Shameen Cooray
June 21, 2022 at 8:14 am
I’m really grateful for the information you have provided here.
I am Irantha from Sri Lanka and looking forward to working as a caregiver in UK which is my dream country. I am well qualified in care-giving field with experience and have National Certificate in Care-giving. Although being a Sri Lankan, I have a good command in English.
I will be very grateful to you if you can put me in contact with a client whom I hope to look after with loving kindness.
Thank you, God bless.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:57 pm
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Daisy
June 28, 2022 at 11:33 am
Hello, lm looking for sponsorship to
work as a caregiver in UK
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:59 pm
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Jyothi Bathula
July 9, 2022 at 9:06 am
Hello I’m nurse by profession and i want to work as a caregiver in UK
And I want to know that will I be able to get a job as a registered nurse after certain period ?
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:59 pm
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ishanthi
July 9, 2022 at 10:46 am
I’M A BSC NURSE IN SRILANKA AND WISH TO MIGRATE UK AS A CAREGIVER. AND WILLING TO APPLY
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 12:59 pm
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Tsering Dolma Tamang
July 22, 2022 at 12:17 pm
how can i apply for the job for carer
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 1:03 pm
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Reeves Reeves
July 25, 2022 at 5:49 pm
I would like to enquire more details about the visa process for Caregivers in the UK.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 1:03 pm
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Nokuthula Moyo
August 4, 2022 at 7:54 pm
I ‘m kindly willing to re locate to Uk as a caregiver. I ‘m currently in Botswana.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 6:38 pm
To relocate to the UK as a caregiver from Botswana, you will need to meet the immigration requirements set by the UK government. These requirements may include obtaining a work visa, meeting English language proficiency requirements, and meeting certain qualifications or certifications.
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Nyasha Gwandingwa
August 11, 2022 at 9:56 am
I would like to have this job but with no experience I have a passion in it am a Zimbambabwean
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 6:41 pm
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Em
August 31, 2022 at 8:12 am
would an associate’s degree in medical assisting and 2 years experience in care giving be accepted to work as a care giver in the UK?
Aylen
August 31, 2022 at 8:50 am
Can an associate degree in the us qualify to work in the uk as a caregiver? I’d like more info to get a position abroad in care giving
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 7:45 pm
The requirements for working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom depend on the specific role and employer. However, generally, an associate degree in the United States may not be sufficient to work as a caregiver in the United Kingdom. Caregiving roles in the United Kingdom typically require specific qualifications and training that are recognized by United Kingdom regulatory bodies.
Chibuike Jude Amahiri
September 17, 2022 at 5:43 am
thanks for this information
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 7:33 pm
Thank you
Maureen Giles
November 5, 2022 at 5:58 pm
Please consider that an age bar of 44 years of age is discriminatory. . Can exceptions be made to allow more age mature adults applicants?
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 1:29 pm
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Simbarashe
November 24, 2022 at 10:20 am
I am Simbarashe, in Zimbabawe and I am really interested to be a caregiver since it is already my area of expertise for the past 3 years.
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 1:10 pm
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Oladapo felicia funmilola
December 29, 2022 at 9:39 am
Thanks for the information please I’m Interested in this, how can I apply?
Thanks
Natalia
March 6, 2023 at 1:10 pm
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