SOC code 6135: Care workers and home carers
You cannot bring a new worker in SOC code 6135 (Care workers and home carers) from abroad: that closed on 22 July 2025. A care worker already in the UK on another visa can switch to sponsorship with you after working for you for at least 3 months.
- New hire from abroadNoclosed since 22 July 2025
- Worker already in the UKCan switchafter at least 3 months working for you
- Lowest salary£33,400a year on 37.5 hours
- On the salary list until22 July 2028in England, CQC-registered providers only
Figures from Appendix Skilled Occupations, Immigration Rules.
Who you can sponsor in SOC code 6135
The code stays on the immigration salary list until 22 July 2028, so the floor is £33,400 or the going rate, whichever is higher. In England only a sponsor registered with the Care Quality Commission and carrying on a regulated activity can sponsor this job; private households cannot.
Workers you already sponsor in the code can extend with you. The GOV.UK Health and Care Worker job list sets out the switching rule.
SOC code 6135 in the official tables
| As published | Extending or switching only: Workers already in the UK; new hires from abroad closed 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Skill level | RQF 2 |
| Going rate | £33,400 a year (37.5 hours a week) |
| New entrant rate (70%) | £33,400 |
| Immigration salary list | Listed until 22 July 2028: all jobs, except jobs with a working location in England are only eligible in this SOC 2020 occupation code where the sponsor holds registration with the Care Quality Commission and is currently carrying on a regulated activity. Private households or individuals (other than sole traders sponsoring someone to work for their business) cannot sponsor Skilled Worker applicants |
| Temporary shortage list | Not listed |
| Health and Care Worker visa | Extending or switching only |
Job titles in SOC code 6135
- Community support workers
- Home care workers
- Residential care workers
- Care workers and home carers not elsewhere classified
The duties decide the code, not the title alone. When a title could fit two codes, the CASCOT coding tool helps you pick.
Codes close to this one
- 6129Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified£33,400 going rate
- 6131Nursing auxiliaries and assistantsnational pay scale
- 6132Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)national pay scale
- 6133Dental nursesnational pay scale
- 6134Houseparents and residential wardens£33,400 going rate
- 6136Senior care workers£33,400 going rate
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