International Care Worker Jobs

In order to apply for a role as an international Care Worker, you will be required to:

• Possess IELTS or equivalent (if applicable)
• Possess a Valid TB Test (if applicable)
• Have a high standard of written and spoken English
• Hold a clear police, occupational health, and reference checks
  
• Qualification within Health and social Care is desirable
  
• You do not need the right to work in the UK

Yes, being a home care worker in the community requires you to have access to a vehicle and possess a full manual driving license held for a minimum of three years.  We require our international candidates to confirm that they are confident to drive a manual vehicle in the UK and willing to receive a driving assessment upon arrival. 

Yes, as we are recruiting on a skills shortage basis, you must have a minimum of one year’s experience within a care or clinical setting (this does not include volunteer work or supporting family).

At Abbots Care, we live our values every day and recruit high-quality staff who are genuinely interested in making a meaningful difference to people’s lives. 

To be considered as an international candidate, first and foremost, you must be caring and compassionate. Good cooking skills and the ability to run a home and keep it clean is also desired.

You will receive a warm welcome when you arrive in the UK.  At Abbots Care we invest in our staff.  Our international Care Workers, will be provided accommodation for the first 12 weeks on arrival – this is provided at a subsidised rate and will not require any pre-payment; you will only pay once you are earning.

You will also be provided with a car for the first 6 months of your employment at a subsidised rate.

You will have the opportunity to meet our existing care workers from all over the world who have relocated to support with your transition to the UK.

Training:

At Abbots Care we pride ourselves on our outstanding training! You will receive 8 days of face-to-face training.  Our industry-recognised Care Certificate training will give you the best start to your career in care.  We also help you with practical advice and settling into life in the UK.

During your training, you will be paired with a mentor and work on shadow shifts to build confidence and competence.

Onboarding:

You will be given a brochure to support you on arrival with details of everything you need to get started e.g. arriving in the UK and registering with a GP.

We will also host a meet and greet day where you can meet your fellow international Care Workers and dedicated support team here at our central offices in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

At Abbots Care we offer competitive pay with excellent benefits. We review and  offer salary increases based on length of service and performance.  There are plenty of opportunities to grow your career with Abbots Care and we also offer on-going training and support to enable you to achieve this.