Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
SOC 6131 · Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations
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Shortage
On Immigration Salary List — Reduced threshold:
£25,000.00/yr
(£12.82/hr)
Salary vs Visa Threshold
10th Percentile
£9,547.00
25th Percentile
£16,283.00
Median Salary
£24,761.00
75th Percentile
£30,410.00
90th Percentile
£35,661.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
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00Nation Limited
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012 Global Ltd
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01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
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09 Care Limited
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0xA Technologies Ltd
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1000heads Ltd
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1000 Trades Limited
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100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
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100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
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100Starlings Ltd
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10:10 Games Limited
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10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
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1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
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101 A+D Ltd.
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101 Byres Road Limited
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101 Harley Street LTD
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Top Cities for Sponsorship
Cities with the most Skilled Worker sponsors.
1
London
Sponsors
33,777
2
Birmingham
Sponsors
2,877
3
Manchester
Sponsors
2,705
4
Leicester
Sponsors
1,334
5
Glasgow
Sponsors
1,229
6
Bristol
Sponsors
1,187
7
Edinburgh
Sponsors
1,060
8
Leeds
Sponsors
1,013
9
Nottingham
Sponsors
982
10
Ilford
Sponsors
911
Skilled Worker Visa Trend
Latest data: 2025 Q4
Visas Granted
13,795
Refused
1,718
Approval Rate
84.34%
YoY Change
-25.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many UK employers sponsor Nursing auxiliaries and assistants roles?
There are currently 118,283 active UK employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Note: not all sponsors actively recruit for every SOC code — the count reflects total Skilled Worker licence holders.
Which UK cities have the most sponsorship opportunities?
The top cities by number of Skilled Worker sponsors are:
London (33,777), Birmingham (2,877), Manchester (2,705), Leicester (1,334), Glasgow (1,229).
What does it mean that Nursing auxiliaries and assistants is on the shortage list?
Being on the Immigration Salary List means the UK government recognises a shortage of workers in this occupation.
This gives applicants a reduced salary threshold of £25,000.00/yr (instead of £None/yr),
making it easier to qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.