6SOC 2020 major group29 codes

Caring, leisure and other service occupations

29 SOC 2020 occupation codes in this major group, with their Skilled Worker eligibility and going rates.

Rules checked against GOV.UK: 6 November 2026

This major group covers occupations whose tasks involve the provision of a service to customers, whether in a public protective or personal care capacity. The main tasks associated with these occupations involve the care of the sick, the elderly and infirm; the care and supervision of children; the care of animals; and the provision of travel, personal care and hygiene services. Most occupations in this major group require a good standard of general education and vocational training. To ensure high levels of integrity, some occupations require professional qualifications or registration with professional bodies or relevant background checks.

Higher Skilled0
Medium Skilled13
Medium Skilled (conditions apply)5
Ineligible11

61 Caring personal service occupations

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
6111Early education and childcare assistants Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6112Teaching assistants Medium Skilled Pay scale
6113Educational support assistants Medium Skilled Pay scale
6114Childminders Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6116Nannies and au pairs Medium Skilled* £31,300 (Table 2a)
6117Playworkers Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6121Pest control officers Ineligible –
6129Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified · ISL Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6131Nursing auxiliaries and assistants · ISL Medium Skilled Pay scale
6132Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics) Medium Skilled Pay scale
6133Dental nurses Medium Skilled Pay scale
6134Houseparents and residential wardens Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6135Care workers and home carers · ISL Medium Skilled* £33,400 (Table 1a)
6136Senior care workers · ISL Medium Skilled* £33,400 (Table 1a)
6137Care escorts Ineligible –
6138Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants Ineligible –

62 Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
6211Sports and leisure assistants Ineligible –
6212Travel agents Ineligible –
6213Air travel assistants Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6214Rail travel assistants Medium Skilled £41,300 (Table 1a)
6219Leisure and travel service occupations not elsewhere classified Ineligible –
6221Hairdressers and barbers Ineligible –
6222Beauticians and related occupations Ineligible –
6231Housekeepers and related occupations Ineligible –
6232Caretakers Medium Skilled* £31,300 (Table 2a)
6240Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors Ineligible –
6250Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors Medium Skilled* £31,300 (Table 2a)

63 Community and civil enforcement occupations

CodeOccupationEligibilityGoing rate
6311Police community support officers Medium Skilled £33,400 (Table 1a)
6312Parking and civil enforcement occupations Ineligible –

* Medium Skilled with conditions: see the code page for the exact condition. ISL = Immigration Salary List, TSL = Temporary Shortage List.

Sources

Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice.