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--- 🇬🇧 Key UK Immigration & Skilled Worker Law Changes (Effective 22 July 2025) 🎓 1. Skill Level Raised to Degree-Level Only roles at RQF Level 6+ (graduate-level) qualify for Skilled Worker visas. About 111–180 occupations, including care assistants, chefs, retail managers, and bricklayers, will lose eligibility unless they appear on a new shortage occupation list. 💷 2. Salary Thresholds Increased The general Skilled Worker minimum salary rises from £38,700 to £41,700. PhD-relevant and specialist roles have higher salary floors too. 📋 3. New Temporary Shortage List (TSL) Replacing the Immigration Salary List for RQF 3–5 roles, the TSL includes only 52 critical occupations. No dependants allowed on these visas and no salary discounts apply. 👵 4. Care Worker Route Closure Skilled Worker visas for Care Workers (SOC 6135/6136) end for new overseas applicants on 22 July 2025. In-country visa switching remains possible until 22 July 2028 for those with at least 3 months continuous...

  10 Hidden Jobs in UK Care Homes You Didn’t Know Existed When most people think of UK care homes, they picture nurses or care assistants. But care homes actually employ a wide range of professionals in roles that keep everything running smoothly — and many of them are great entry points for job seekers, students, or migrants looking for work with minimal experience. Here are 10 hidden but valuable roles you’ll find in many UK care homes: Activities Coordinator – Plans and delivers events and recreational activities to promote mental stimulation and wellbeing. Source: National Careers Service UK Kitchen Assistant – Supports food preparation, maintains hygiene standards, and assists in meal service. Source: Carehome.co.uk Job Listings Laundry Assistant – Manages residents’ laundry services and ensures cleanliness. Source: Indeed UK Care Home Jobs Maintenance Officer – Responsible for general repairs and maintaining a safe care environment. Source: UK Care Ho...