Are you a Nigerian in the UK looking to switch to a Skilled Worker visa? Or are you applying directly from Nigeria for healthcare opportunities?

The UK health and social care sector remains one of the highest-demand industries for visa sponsorship in 2026. From care assistants to NHS social workers, many employers are licensed sponsors and actively recruiting.

Below are verified roles currently offering (or potentially offering) Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

1️⃣ Home Care Assistant – Home Instead

📍 Aylesbury, England
💰 From £13.50 per hour + mileage
🛂 5-Year Sponsorship Available

Home Instead in Aylesbury is hiring full-time Care Assistants and welcomes candidates who require visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Personal care support
• Medication prompting
• Meal preparation
• Companionship for elderly clients
• Supporting independent living

What You Get:

• Guaranteed full-time hours
• 5-year Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Paid training
• Mileage allowance (45p per mile)
• Staff discount benefits

💡 Naija UK Connect Tip:
Care roles remain one of the easiest pathways to switch from a Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa — but ensure the employer is on the official UK sponsor list before applying.

Apply via SmartRecruiters (search company + job title).

2️⃣ Physiotherapy Assistant – J&J Wellcare Ltd

📍 New Malden, Surrey
💰 £38,000 – £42,000 per year
🛂 Skilled Worker Sponsorship Available

J&J Wellcare Ltd is a physiotherapy clinic serving a multicultural community in Surrey.

Role Overview:

You’ll work under an HCPC-registered physiotherapist supporting rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with manual therapy treatments
• Support rehabilitation exercises
• Maintain patient records
• Prepare treatment areas
• Communicate treatment plans to patients

Requirements:

• Relevant physiotherapy or rehab experience
• Strong communication skills
• Healthcare background

💡 If you studied physiotherapy, sports science, or rehabilitation (even in Nigeria), this role may align with your background — but check UK qualification recognition requirements.

Apply via Glassdoor.

3️⃣ Stores Operative / HGV Driver – NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

📍 Denbigh, Wales

This supply chain role supports NHS hospitals and healthcare facilities across Wales.

You will manage medical stock and transport items including:

• Pharmacy supplies
• Medical equipment
• Blood products
• Clinical consumables

Shift-based role (including weekends and bank holidays).

⚠️ Sponsorship is not always guaranteed for logistics roles, so confirm visa eligibility before applying.

Apply via LinkedIn (search job title + employer).

4️⃣ Night Care Worker – Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

📍 Stockton-on-Tees
💰 £29,540 – £33,699 per year
🛂 Some Applicants May Qualify for Sponsorship

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting Night Care Workers for children’s residential services.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 18 months)
• Flexible availability

Why This Role Matters:

• Clear progression path
• Strong training support
• Local government employment stability

If you already work in care and want to move into children’s services, this is a strong long-term career option.

Apply via Northeast Jobs portal.

5️⃣ Community Mental Health Social Worker – East London NHS Foundation Trust

📍 Leighton Buzzard
🛂 NHS Sponsorship Potential

East London NHS Foundation Trust is hiring Social Workers for its Community Mental Health Team.

Requirements:

• Registration with Social Work England
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience (ASYE candidates may apply)
• Experience in mental health or adult social care

What You Get:

• Strong CPD pathways
• Leadership training options
• Reflective supervision
• NHS pension

💡 For Nigerians:
If you trained as a Social Worker outside the UK, you must first register with Social Work England before applying for sponsored roles.

Apply via NHS Jobs portal.

Why Health & Care Remains a Strong Visa Route for Nigerians

✅ High demand across the UK
✅ Many licensed sponsors
✅ Clear Skilled Worker visa pathway
✅ Lower salary threshold compared to some other sectors
✅ Opportunity for Indefinite Leave to Remain (after 5 years)

Before You Apply (Important for Naija UK Connect Readers)

✔ Confirm the employer is a licensed Skilled Worker sponsor
✔ Check the salary meets the visa threshold
✔ Ensure your qualifications are UK-recognised (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England where applicable)
✔ Tailor your CV to UK healthcare standards
✔ Clearly state your right-to-work status

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