Hire Care Workers for UK Care Homes
Experienced residential and domiciliary care workers for CQC-registered UK providers
The UK social care sector has over 152,000 care worker vacancies (Skills for Care 2024). The Health & Care Worker visa offers CQC-registered employers a faster, lower-cost route to hire overseas care workers — with reduced Immigration Health Surcharge fees and priority processing. Taj HR Services recruits experienced Indian care workers with hands-on residential and domiciliary care backgrounds and provides full Home Office-compliant deployment.
Care Workers Profiles We Supply
- Residential Care Worker — elderly care homes, dementia care, EMI units
- Domiciliary Care Worker — home care visits, personal care, medication support
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA) — hospital wards, clinical support, patient-facing care
- Support Worker — learning disability, mental health, supported living
- Senior Care Worker / Team Leader — supervised care delivery, staff mentoring
Why Hire Through Taj HR
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Health & Care Worker visa — reduced Immigration Health Surcharge (~50% saving vs standard Skilled Worker), priority processing
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Care workers eligible at £23,200 salary threshold — significantly lower than standard Skilled Worker threshold
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English-speaking candidates — essential for resident/patient communication and safeguarding
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DBS check coordination support (Standard and Enhanced)
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Care Certificate training awareness included in pre-departure preparation
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CQC compliance documentation guidance for employer records
Our Service Package
What's Included
Every care workers placement includes end-to-end support — from skills assessment through to on-site arrival.
Care role screening: manual handling, personal care, medication administration experience verification
Health & Care Worker visa documentation preparation
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) application coordination support
GAMCA medical, police clearance certificate, and passport verification
Care Certificate awareness module in pre-departure orientation
IELTS B1 / OET language test confirmation (required for care roles)
Safeguarding awareness briefing before deployment
Ready to Hire Care Workers for United Kingdom?
Submit your demand letter and we will respond within 24 hours with a deployment plan, timeline, and candidate availability for your specific requirements.
Employer FAQs
Common questions from employers hiring care workers for United Kingdom.
What is the Health & Care Worker visa?
The Health & Care Worker visa is a sub-category of the Skilled Worker visa specifically for workers in health and social care roles with CQC-registered employers. It offers reduced Immigration Health Surcharge fees (a significant saving for employers sponsoring families), priority visa processing, and a lower salary threshold of approximately £23,200/year for care workers. Employers must hold a Sponsor Licence and the role must be on the eligible SOC code list for the Health & Care Worker route.
Do care workers from India need to speak English?
Yes — UK care roles require English proficiency at B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference). Workers must typically demonstrate IELTS score of 4.0+ or equivalent. This is a legal requirement for care worker roles and also practically essential for safe delivery of care — communication with residents, families, and healthcare professionals must be reliable. All our care worker candidates are screened for English proficiency.
What DBS check is required for care workers?
An Enhanced DBS check (with Barred List check) is required for workers with regulated activity involving adults — which applies to the vast majority of residential and domiciliary care roles. DBS checks can only be processed once the worker is in the UK and has a UK address. We advise employers on the DBS application process and timelines so workers are not placed in regulated activity roles before their check is complete.
How long does deployment take for care workers?
Typically 6-9 weeks from demand letter to worker start date — faster than many other Skilled Worker routes due to priority processing under the Health & Care Worker visa. For pre-vetted candidates in our active pool, we can compress timelines further.