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Support Worker
Role summary
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The Support Worker role involves helping people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes or care settings. Typical duties include personal care, medication support, preparing meals, household assistance, companionship, record keeping, and reporting changes in a person's condition. Candidates are expected to be caring, reliable, patient, and respectful, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently. Previous care experience is helpful but may not always be essential, as training is generally provided. The role may require flexibility for shifts, weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. A satisfactory DBS check, references, eligibility to work in the UK, and reliable travel arrangements are normally required.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Agincare
Agincare is a UK-based provider of home care, live-in care, residential care, nursing services, and support for people with disabilities and complex needs. Established in 1986, the company operates across many parts of England and Wales and employs care workers, support workers, nurses, and other social-care professionals. Agincare focuses on helping people live safely and independently while maintaining dignity, choice, and quality of life. Employees typically receive an induction, role-specific training, and opportunities to work toward recognised care qualifications. Benefits and working arrangements vary by vacancy and location, but may include flexible shifts, paid training, employee support, and career development. As with all care employers, successful applicants are expected to follow safeguarding procedures, maintain confidentiality, complete accurate records, and deliver person-centred support in line with applicable health and social-care standards.