Latest Changes for Care Workers in the UK: New Rules, New Pay Rates You Need to Know
Starting 9 April 2025, new immigration and pay rules directly impact UK care workers: The minimum hourly rate for sponsored care roles is now £12.82/hour (or £25,000/year based on a 39-hour week) for any new visa applicants or renewals. This replaces a previous 20% salary discount for Shortage Occupation List roles. From 22 July 2025,…