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Care Assistant (Days)
Role summary
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The Care Assistant provides person-centred support to older people, helping with personal care, mobility, nutrition, medication prompts, activities and daily living while maintaining dignity and independence. The role requires compassion, patience, good communication skills and a respectful approach to residents from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should be reliable, observant and able to work effectively as part of a care team, including day shifts, weekends and public holidays when required. Previous care experience is beneficial but training may be provided. Applicants must be willing to complete mandatory training, follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures, keep accurate records and report changes in residents’ wellbeing. A caring attitude, physical fitness appropriate to the duties and the right to work in the United Kingdom are expected.
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.
Working in the UK
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About Jewish Care
Jewish Care is a major UK social care charity supporting older people, people living with dementia and adults with disabilities. It operates care homes, community services, day centres, housing and wellbeing programmes, primarily serving the Jewish community across London and the South East. The organisation aims to provide high-quality, compassionate care while respecting each person’s identity, beliefs, preferences and independence. Employees work in multidisciplinary teams and may support residents with personal care, activities, meals, emotional wellbeing and practical needs. Jewish Care promotes safeguarding, dignity, inclusion and continuous professional development. Depending on the position, staff may receive induction training, ongoing learning, employee benefits and opportunities to progress within health and social care. The organisation also welcomes people from varied backgrounds who can contribute to a respectful and supportive environment.