Care Worker
Provides personal care in residential or community settings. On the UK Immigration Salary List (SOC 6135 / 6136) through July 2028, usually via the Health and Care Worker visa.
Free — match your experience to the shortage lists above.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | Medium |
| New Zealand | NZ | Medium |
| United Kingdom | UK | High |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Care Worker. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
United Kingdom
- Immigration Salary List
UK Immigration Salary List (Skilled Worker)
Listed SOC codes can use the lower ISL salary threshold on a Skilled Worker visa. Most entries expire 31 December 2026 (care worker codes later).
- Health and Care Worker
UK Health and Care Worker visa
A Skilled Worker route for eligible health and adult social-care SOC codes (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, carers, and related roles), usually with lower fees and exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
FAQs about Care Worker
Is Care Worker in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Care Worker in Australia, United Kingdom (ISCO 5321). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Care Worker?+
Care Worker is on: UK Immigration Salary List (Skilled Worker); UK Health and Care Worker visa. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Care Worker?+
Canada uses NOC 44101 (TEER 4). The UK uses SOC 6135. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 423111. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Care Worker?+
Hard facts: ISCO 5321, Canada NOC 44101, category Healthcare, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.