Social work Jobs

Care Assistant

Hampshire County Council • Ringwood, Hampshire

Salary

£26k – £27k

Posted

10 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Care Assistant in Ringwood, a social work role. The advertised salary is £26k – £27k. Hampshire County Council 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.

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others. What you’ll do : Support daily living : Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents. Provide person-centred care : Tailor…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Hampshire County Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £26k – £27k
How this salary compares: about 10% below the £30,000 median across 2,366 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
Posted: 10 September 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.