Navigating life in the UK as a Nigerian can be challenging—especially when it comes to finding jobs that offer visa sponsorship or transitioning into the healthcare sector. This guide is designed to help you make informed choices that can lead to better opportunities and long-term stability.
⚠ For Those in Urgent Need of Visa Sponsorship
If your visa is running out soon and you need Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) urgently, please focus ONLY on job roles offering salaries of £25,000 or more.
Why?
Because most employers willing to sponsor foreign workers will only consider roles that meet the Home Office salary threshold. Applying for jobs below this range may lead to disappointment and wasted energy.
💡 Tip: If a job is offering less than £25,000, it is highly unlikely to come with visa sponsorship—skip it.
🕒 For Those Who Still Have Time Left on Their Visa
If you’re not under pressure and just want to stay active, gain UK work experience, and earn income while planning your next move, then lower-paying roles can serve as stepping stones.
Think of them as a way to build your CV, gather UK-based references, and gain experience while you prepare for a better opportunity—possibly one with COS down the line.
🎓 Mandatory Care Training for Beginners in the UK Care Sector
If you’re new to the world of healthcare, support work, or domiciliary care, the following training platforms will help you get started. These courses are:
✅ CPD-accredited
✅ Widely accepted by employers
✅ Great for building a strong CV
🏆 Trusted Training Providers
- Caredemy
Flexible, CPD-accredited bundles, widely accepted - Florence Academy
FREE NHS-trusted training modules - Care Skills Academy
Offers Care Certificate & refresher courses - Healthier Business Group
Offers training + DBS + Fit to Work - NHS e-Learning for Health (e-LfH)
NHS-standard training (OpenAthens account may be needed) - Social Care TV
CPD-accredited, care-focused modules - BVS Training
Quick eLearning bundles used in care homes - Virtual College
CPD-certified health and social care training - Redcrier Training Solutions
Online and face-to-face options - CPD Online College
Affordable and flexible courses - eLearning For You
Digital training provider for the care sector - Skills Platform (Skills for Health)
NHS-approved listings from top trainers
📚 Popular Courses to Prioritise
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are essential courses most UK care employers require:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Control
- Manual Handling
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Medication Awareness
- Food Hygiene
- Health & Safety
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Fire Safety
🚀 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re urgently searching for a sponsored role or just trying to gain a foothold in the UK workforce, don’t stand still. Take steps today to improve your qualifications, stand out to employers, and build the future you want.
Let’s equip ourselves, grow intentionally, and secure the wins we deserve.
One step today can unlock your next opportunity tomorrow.
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