UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRORCHARD CARE HOMES 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 ORCHARD CARE HOMES a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — ORCHARD CARE HOMES is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Harrogate, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Harrogate
- Sponsors in Harrogate
- 137
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at ORCHARD CARE HOMES
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 ORCHARD CARE HOMES
- Confirm ORCHARD CARE HOMES's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. ORCHARD CARE HOMES 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 ORCHARD CARE HOMES that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through ORCHARD CARE HOMES's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, ORCHARD CARE HOMES 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 ORCHARD CARE HOMES sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — ORCHARD CARE HOMES holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Harrogate. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is ORCHARD CARE HOMES hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for ORCHARD CARE HOMES (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 ORCHARD CARE HOMES 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 Harrogate
8K Home Care Ltd
AADITYA LTD
ADAM BALTI & PIZZA LIMITED
Adler & Allan Limited
Al Bivio Restaurant
Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions Ltd
More healthcare & life sciences sponsors
Elvasons Care Solutions Ltd
Elysium Care Ltd T/A Stockton Lodge Care Home
Elysium Healthcare
EM Care Services
Embrace Care Ltd
Embrace Community Care Service Ltd.
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.