UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRCastlebank Care Home can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is Castlebank Care Home a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Castlebank Care Home is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in County Durham, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- County Durham
- Sponsors in County Durham
- 8
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Castlebank Care Home
Based on the healthcare & life sciences sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1171 | Health services and public health managers and directors | £50,300 | £50,300 |
| 2240 | Veterinarians | £49,500 | £49,500 |
| 2113 | Biochemists and biomedical scientists | £45,900 | £45,900 |
| 3582 | Health and safety managers and officers | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Castlebank Care Home
- Confirm Castlebank Care Home's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Castlebank Care Home is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Castlebank Care Home that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Castlebank Care Home's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Castlebank Care Home will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Castlebank Care Home sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Castlebank Care Home holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to County Durham. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Castlebank Care Home hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Castlebank Care Home (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Castlebank Care Home must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in County Durham
Ascot Care Agency Ltd
CAKEPOPS ET AL LTD
Dhillion Stores LTD
New Seaham Medical Group
Power Roll Ltd
SHRI KRISH RETAIL LTD
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Noval Care Limited
Novapharma Limited T/A North End Pharmacy
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
Novos Dental Clinic
Novotech Clinical Research UK Ltd
Novum Health Partnership
All healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.