Social work Jobs

Care Assistant

Care UK • Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary

£27k – £27k

Posted

20 October 2026

Work mode

Part-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Care UK is hiring a Care Assistant in Barnsley, a part-time social work role. The advertised salary is £27k – £27k. Care UK holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant. The Role Part-Time; 2.30pm-10pm working a rolling rota of 3 on, 3 off Full-Time 8am - 8pm working a rolling rota of 3 on, 3 off Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible Support residents with personal care and mealtimes Helping identify residents unique goals and implem…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Care UK — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £27k – £27k
How this salary compares: about 11% below the £30,000 median across 1,669 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire · Part-time
Posted: 20 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Social work and care is a high-volume sponsorship category driven by persistent demand for care assistants, senior care workers, registered nurses in care settings, and qualified social workers. Many care home operators and domiciliary care providers hold active sponsor licences and recruit internationally on a regular basis.