Health & Care Workers
Do you need to sponsor a skilled worker? We can help manage your immigration requirements.
Why employ individuals from outside the UK?
With a shortage of home grown talent, the Health & Care sector has always looked outside the UK to fill those roles requiring particular skills or knowledge. This position has not changed, and there continues to be a lack of investment in the UK to train those seeking a career in Health & Care. Until this changes there is no doubt that the UK Health & Care sector will need to engage skilled workers from around the world.
Can any business apply for a Sponsor Licence?
The Home Office requires that any potential sponsor will need to satisfy the following criteria:
No unspent convictions for offences relating to immigration.
No history of failing to carry out sponsorship duties.
The business offers genuine employment that meets the relevant skill level and appropriate rate of pay.
If you’re unsure whether or not your business meets the criteria required, our team can discuss your position and advise you accordingly.
How much are the Home Office Fees?
The current fee for small companies to obtain a sponsor licence is £536, the fee for large companies is currently £1,476.
The fee for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is currently £199 per skilled worker.
The Immigration Skills Charge is currently set at £364 per year for small organisations and £1,000 per year for large organisations, per skilled worker.
How much are our Professional Fees?
Professional fees can vary from company to company and not all will provide the level of service you require.
Sponsor Licence Specialists can assure you will get end to end support and assistance for your business and the sponsored applicant.
Our fees are highly competitive and offer excellent value for the level of service you will receive.
For more details on our services and fees, please do not hesitate to contact us.
How long does it take to get a Sponsor Licence?
A sponsor licence application can take as little as 4 weeks to process, however this can vary depending on the quality of the application and Home Office caseloads.
Which roles can be filled under the Skilled Worker route?
The types or occupations likely to be associated with the Health & Care sector, and meeting the required RQF Level 3 requirement and can be found in Appendix Skilled Workers
Health services and public health managers and directors
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
Biological scientists and biochemists
Physical scientists
Medical practitioners
Psychologists
Pharmacists
Ophthalmic opticians
Dental practitioners
Medical radiographers
Podiatrists
Health professionals that are ‘not elsewhere classified’, such as audiologists and occupational health advisers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Speech and language therapists
Therapy professionals that are ‘not elsewhere classified’, such as osteopaths and psychotherapists
Nurses
Midwives
Social workers
Laboratory technicians
Paramedics
Dispensing opticians
Pharmaceutical technicians
Medical and dental technicians
Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
Dental nurses
Care workers and home carers
Senior care workers
Need more information?
Sponsor Licence Specialists (SLS) are a team of trusted immigration advisers and industry experts ready to help you and your business. We can help you meet the requirements for hospitality jobs with visa sponsorship in the UK. If you would like to explore the opportunities available please give our team a call.
