For Care Worker roles (SOC 6145), the salary threshold is £23,200 under the UK Immigration Rules. Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 6145.

Skilled Worker Visa: Care Worker — Refusal Reasons

This page covers refusal reasons for Care Worker applications under the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

Based on current UK Home Office immigration rules (updated 2026)

For Care Worker roles (SOC 6145), the salary threshold is £23,200. Care workers on shortage list. Health and Care Worker Visa route often applies.

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What key facts should you know?

• SOC code for Care Worker: 6145
• Salary threshold: £23,200
• Care workers on shortage list. Health and Care Worker Visa route often applies.
• Sponsor must hold a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence and assign a COS

Why This Matters

• Salary offered was below the going rate for SOC 6145
• Certificate of Sponsorship contained errors or was not correctly assigned
• Role did not clearly meet the skill threshold for Care Worker at RQF Level 3 or above

What salary do I need as a Care Worker on the Skilled Worker Visa?

The salary must meet £23,200 or the going rate for SOC 6145, whichever is higher. Care workers on shortage list. Health and Care Worker Visa route often applies.

What SOC code applies to Care Worker roles?

SOC 6145 is the standard occupation code for Care Worker roles.