Linda1290:
Hello, I have to come to Nairaland because of the new UK carer visa.. I have always loved the Uk.

I have a knowledge in the health sector as I graduate as a dental nurse some years back, do I still need a caregiver experience despite finishing in the health sector ?

And also , I don’t have IELTS , can I find myself a sponsor before doing IELTS or I have to do the English exam before finding a sponsor , thanks !

Famocious:


Visa alert!!
Got an email and text message from TLScontact yesterday (15/2/2022) that my visa is ready for collection.

I got my passport with a stamp from TLScontact today..

However, my wife's and children's visas not yet ready. I applied for everyone at the same time..
I don't know how long this may likely take..

Famocious:


Visa alert!!
Got an email and text message from TLScontact yesterday (15/2/2022) that my visa is ready for collection.

I got my passport with a stamp from TLScontact today..

However, my wife's and children's visas not yet ready. I applied for everyone at the same time..
I don't know how long this may likely take..

omopapa:
Guys, this visa category is very serious. One care home was featured on tonight’s BBC news where the manager was complaining about how they are struggling with staff. To add salt to injury, some of their already existing staff left due to the covid vaccine controversies. I’m here to tell you things based on my observation:

1. You can actually get a sponsorship without
doing the NVQ training but it is added advantage and can make you stand out.

2. Be fully vaccinated with COVID vaccine especially, hepatitis B vaccination too if u can.

3. Package your CV and write a strong cover letter to support the CV. Give to someone with recruiting/care experience to peruse for you.

4. Research, watch YouTube videos on a day in the life of health care assistant to understand what it takes and decide if it is for you.

5. Familiarise yourself with the uk sponsorship list and go from company to company to check their vacancies and career page on their website.

6. Make minimum of 5-10 applications daily and be ready to accept rejection mails as motivation to keep applying.

7. Invitation for interview is a step closer to landing that job and migrating to the UK. This is where step 4 will become even more relevant.

8. Goodluck and keep the faith up

Y’all stay jiggy

Richdee1:


That's cool, please when you're done, try update us on how it went

cyberknoz:


Priority or standard?

Uzland:

Congratulations to you, Famocious! I love your timeline.

Richdee1:


You should be able to pay, it's just few dollars, except your card does not make international transactions

omopapa:
Guys, this visa category is very serious. One care home was featured on tonight’s BBC news where the manager was complaining about how they are struggling with staff. To add salt to injury, some of their already existing staff left due to the covid vaccine controversies. I’m here to tell you things based on my observation:

1. You can actually get a sponsorship without
doing the NVQ training but it is added advantage and can make you stand out.

2. Be fully vaccinated with COVID vaccine especially, hepatitis B vaccination too if u can.

3. Package your CV and write a strong cover letter to support the CV. Give to someone with recruiting/care experience to peruse for you.

4. Research, watch YouTube videos on a day in the life of health care assistant to understand what it takes and decide if it is for you.

5. Familiarise yourself with the uk sponsorship list and go from company to company to check their vacancies and career page on their website.

6. Make minimum of 5-10 applications daily and be ready to accept rejection mails as motivation to keep applying.

7. Invitation for interview is a step closer to landing that job and migrating to the UK. This is where step 4 will become even more relevant.

8. Goodluck and keep the faith up

Y’all stay jiggy

omopapa:
Guys, this visa category is very serious. One care home was featured on tonight’s BBC news where the manager was complaining about how they are struggling with staff. To add salt to injury, some of their already existing staff left due to the covid vaccine controversies. I’m here to tell you things based on my observation:

1. You can actually get a sponsorship without
doing the NVQ training but it is added advantage and can make you stand out.

2. Be fully vaccinated with COVID vaccine especially, hepatitis B vaccination too if u can.

3. Package your CV and write a strong cover letter to support the CV. Give to someone with recruiting/care experience to peruse for you.

4. Research, watch YouTube videos on a day in the life of health care assistant to understand what it takes and decide if it is for you.

5. Familiarise yourself with the uk sponsorship list and go from company to company to check their vacancies and career page on their website.

6. Make minimum of 5-10 applications daily and be ready to accept rejection mails as motivation to keep applying.

7. Invitation for interview is a step closer to landing that job and migrating to the UK. This is where step 4 will become even more relevant.

8. Goodluck and keep the faith up

Y’all stay jiggy

Ifesinachi22:


I got an invitation for an Interview yesterday but the address is a UK address. They didn't mention online interview there.

What do i do?

The interview is on 9th of March.

I can't possibly be in the UK on 9th to do the interview. I've not even been there before.

Because of the series of rejections i stopped applying since 2nd of February. I don't even check their emails again when i get email notifications from NHS. But i just opened one yesterday and it's an invitation for interview.

I've really suffered trying to apply. I almost developed Blood pressure, you know. I don't want this first interview to pass me by. I want to prepare the very best way i can.

The main question is how i can get them to switch from physical interviews to online interviews.

Thanks in anticipation

Ifesinachi22:


I got an invitation for an Interview yesterday but the address is a UK address. They didn't mention online interview there.

What do i do?

The interview is on 9th of March.

I can't possibly be in the UK on 9th to do the interview. I've not even been there before.

Because of the series of rejections i stopped applying since 2nd of February. I don't even check their emails again when i get email notifications from NHS. But i just opened one yesterday and it's an invitation for interview.

I've really suffered trying to apply. I almost developed Blood pressure, you know. I don't want this first interview to pass me by. I want to prepare the very best way i can.

The main question is how i can get them to switch from physical interviews to online interviews.

Thanks in anticipation

Ifesinachi22:
Good morning all.

I started applying for jobs since 19th of January this year. After series of Rejections, totalling more than 20. I was finally invited for an interview on the 9th of March. The email was sent yesterday the 16th of February in the afternoon but I'm just seeing it this morning the 17th of February.

However, there's no where they mentioned it will be done online. They only provided the physical address of the establishment. Though i have accepted the interview appointment, I don't know how I'm going to do this interview in the UK when I'm in Nigeria.

During the application process, i told them I'm in Nigeria and will be needing a sponsorship to come to the UK.

Please experienced gurus in the house, what do i do please?

Uzland:

Hello, Ifesinachi. Congrats on your interview invite. First, I'd like to encourage you, and everyone else, to not relent in checking your emails as well as spam folder. Sometimes, good things come when we might've given up.
Regarding your interview invite, you can reply the mail and politely request an interview on MS Teams. If the email address is one that doesn't allow replies, you can go back to that particular job's details / job description and look for the email contact of the organization and send your request to them. Cheers.

omopapa:
A number would normally be attached to the email for further enquiries. Call the recruitment team to ask for a virtual interview. It’s 2 sides of a coin (head or tail)

Famocious:
IELT academic on 6th October 2021

Job offer 1st November 2021

GMC registration

Healhtyliving:
I have a sister who is a doc with many years of experience too. Is thereother routes for docs without hoing through the plab 1 and 2?

oniwoski:
I just found out that care assistant and some other jobs (education field) have been updated and added to the UK occupation in demand list. It was updated on the 15th of Feb...
Someone should pls confirm
Thanks

stanvesco:


Abeg tell me how U even got this job.....my email is filled up with rejection....sorry to.,. unfortunately

Uzland:

Do you know anyone who used their WASSCE/WAEC certificate as proof of knowledge of English and successfully obtained this HACW visa?

santos247:
Hello, house,
If somebody without a formal health-related qualification manages to secure a caregiver job in the UK, are there Nursing colleges or other institutions where one can professionalize and become a qualified nurse.
Are there nursing schools (or equivalent colleges) that one can attend while working? I think this will be very crucial for all people who want to change careers to health care permanently.
Any suggestion of such schools/colleges in the UK?

CheesyTee:


Try other councils like Shetland, Orkney or Western Isles if you're in Scotland and don't mind relocating.

Ifesinachi22:


I personally like the High Lands because of the University of the Highlands and islands.

I personally prefer Scotland. Personal reasons.

Do you mind sharing their website. So i can apply

Divinemercyy:

The price is usually stated there on finishing the course and viewing your score. U convert euro to naira

stanvesco:


Interested

gistbite:


I have a plug in Nigeria if you are interested. It will be ready in 24hrs

Bluetherapy:

Which courses would you recommend to take on Alison?

Janeyy22:


To be on the safe side, you can quickly to a diploma in any care course, you can do it online. There are some Uk recognized institutions where you can do them online. I did on alisons, I didn’t pay for the course but after the course you have to pay for the certificate. It took me one week to complete it.
I heard Florence academy is totally free. But I don’t know if they are Uk recognized. So just do any of them. Goodluck.