Frequently Asked Questions

UK is projected to need close to 20000 care staff immediately to meet the shortage which has terribly increased over the period of time. The World Health Organization WHO has emphasized that shortage in this sector is a Ticking Time bomb.

The education and experience in this field is desirable but not mandatory. Since the job profile is not technical in medical terms, the graduates from different spheres such as Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Management etc are applying for the jobs in UK as Health Care Assistants. The candidate basically needs to have basic knowledge and empathy to take care of patient and old age inhabitants of the home cares. Even the candidates who are 12th pass can apply. However, they are recommended to have Diploma in Health Care.

The nature of job demands that the candidate should have adequate communication skills in English to understand and react with the patients. For graduates, the minimum requirement is 4 each and for undergraduates it is minimum 5 each.

The candidates need to clear UKVI before filing of the visa. Hence, they can apply and appear for the interview without UKVI and clear it after getting Certificate of Sponsorship from the Employer.

The whole process will take approximately 18 to 24 weeks. The basic steps involve –

Step 1 – Registration

Step 2 – Interview

Step 3 – Certificate of Sponsorship

Step 4 – Medical and background check

Step 5 – Signing of the Contract

Step 6 – Visa filing & Travel

40 years

Yes, we will help the candidate to prepare for the interview by providing sample questions, adequate links, mock interviews and training.

It depends upon the number of applications. Candidates all across the world i.e. Asia, Africa, South America etc are applying for this opportunity and the vacancies expected to be filled by filled in first quarter of 2023.

Yes, the spouse and minor children can accompany the candidate. The spouse can work full time in UK on open work permit. The education in public schools for children is free and also the medical and health insurance.

The listed salary is 21400 GBP per annum for standard 40 hours week. However, the overtime can lead close to 30000 GBP per annum based on 10.10 pounds per hour.

The responsibilities include assisting the Health Care staff i.e., Nurses, Doctors, etc to take care of the daily routines of the old age patients such as bathing, changing, cleaning, meals, medicines etc.

Yes, the initial contract is for 3 years, extendable by 2 more years. The Health and Care Worker Visa can lead to settlement in the UK after 5 years as this profile is listed under preferred Standard Occupational Classification Code 6145 under Skilled worker Shortage. The candidate can file ILR, Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK and thereafter leading to Citizenship.

We have tied up with listed Home Care Management Companies having approximately 250 home cares all across England, Scotland and Ireland. Hence there is high possibility of placement in the preferred locations depending upon the available vacancies.