For your move to Scotland in 2026, the Health and Care Worker Visa is the primary route for care giving roles. This visa is designed for qualified doctors, nurses, and adult social care professionals.
Below is a list of major companies and organizations in Scotland that are authorized sponsors and actively hire for care giving and support worker positions.
1. Public Sector: NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is the largest employer in the country. They frequently recruit Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) and provide extensive support for international applicants.
NHS Scotland Careers:
careers.nhs.scot Application Portal:
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk Key Regions to Search: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian (Edinburgh), NHS Grampian (Aberdeen), and NHS Tayside (Dundee).
2. Major Private Care Home Groups
These large-scale providers have dedicated international recruitment teams and established sponsorship licenses.
HC-One (Britain's Largest Care Provider):
Focus: Operates numerous homes across Scotland.
Care UK:
Focus: Residential and nursing care.
Website:
careuk.com/careers
Advinia Care Homes:
Focus: Specialist nursing and dementia care.
Website:
advinia.co.uk/careers
Barchester Healthcare:
Focus: Premium care homes with active sponsorship for senior care roles.
Website:
jobs.barchester.com
Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group:
Focus: Independent group with high-standard facilities in the Lothians and Central Scotland.
Website:
randolphhill.com/careers
3. Third Sector & Charity Care Providers
These organizations often provide care for adults with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or physical disabilities.
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland:
Website:
trfs.org.uk/work-with-us
Cornerstone:
Website:
cornerstone.org.uk/jobs
Enable Scotland:
Website:
enable.org.uk/work-with-us
Ark People Housing Care:
Website:
arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Important Visa Updates for 2026
If you are applying as a Care Worker (SOC Code 6135) or Senior Care Worker (SOC Code 6136), please note the following:
Dependent Rule: Under the rules established in 2024 and maintained through 2026, newly sponsored care workers and senior care workers are not permitted to bring partners or children as dependents on their visa.
CQC/Care Inspectorate Requirement: Your employer must be registered with the Care Inspectorate (the Scottish version of the CQC) to be eligible to sponsor you.
Salary: While the general Skilled Worker threshold is higher, the Health and Care Worker Visa allows for lower salary requirements, typically starting around £23,200 or the "going rate" for the role, whichever is higher.
English Proficiency: You must demonstrate a Level B2 English proficiency (CEFR).
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