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Support Worker
Role summary
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The Support Worker role involves helping people maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes or residential settings. Duties may include personal care, meal preparation, medication support, household tasks, companionship, mobility assistance and accurate record keeping. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, patience, reliability and respect for dignity and confidentiality. Good communication, teamwork and the ability to follow care plans are essential. Previous care experience is helpful but may not always be required, as training is commonly provided. Applicants may need to complete background checks, provide references and meet safeguarding requirements. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally expected, and a driving licence may be useful depending on the placement.
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 care provider offering home care, live-in care, extra-care housing and residential services for older people and adults who need support. The company operates across several parts of England and provides assistance with personal care, daily living, companionship and specialist care needs. Agincare employs care and support workers, nurses, coordinators and other professionals who work with individuals, families and local authorities. Its services are intended to help people remain independent, safe and comfortable, either in their own homes or in supported accommodation. Employees typically receive induction and role-specific training, with opportunities to develop qualifications and progress within the care sector. Working conditions vary by service and location, so applicants should confirm the exact duties, hours, travel expectations and benefits with the recruiting team.