Dorset House Nursing Home is operated by Rotherwood Healthcare (Dorset House) Limited, which holds an active UK visa sponsorship license. I have checked their license as of 27.12.25, and it is still active. They actively have CQC registration as well. CQC registration held by this home is also good news for you seeking to make your application from outside of the UK.
Who can apply to this care home?
As I mentioned, this care home has an active CQC badge as well as an active skilled worker license. What this means is that the March 2024 UK visa rule preventing care homes without CQC registration from recruiting abroad doesn’t affect them. Therefore,
People currently living in the UK can apply.
People from outside of the UK can also apply.
How to Apply to land jobs with Uk Visa sponsorship
At this time, I am 100% sure that they are recruiting for a health assistant. I am here to guide you.
I want you to go over their website here: https://rotherwood-people.co.uk/apply/8 and submit an application first for the position of a health care assistant. After you have submitted your application, then your next step should be the below:
Strategy 1: Direct Email Approach
Your follow-up approach should be sending an email to Dorset Home. You can find the email on their website.
Then you are going to craft a well-detailed mail to the recruitment team. Your email should highlight these few things.
- Clear subject line: “Care Worker Application—
- Brief introduction about your experience
- Attach your CV as a PDF
- Mention you’re seeking visa sponsorship as well.
Hot Tip: The main goal is to land a job at this care home; sponsorship is an add-on. Therefore, your main focus should be to sell yourself, your wealth of experience, and what you bring to the team. In the long run, you can tell your employer you need the sponsorship. Only do this if you are not in an ugly situation, maybe only have 3 months before your visa expires, and are upfront about the sponsorship if that’s your case.
You stand a better chance of landing a job here if you are in the UK and have got the experience as well.
Strategy 2: Phone Call Follow-Up
This strategy is the best and is possible in your area in the UK already. You are going to call the inquiry number on their website. On this call be polite, professional, and clear about:
- Your care experience
- Your need for visa sponsorship
- Your availability to start work
Employers in the UK love work availability, so do well to mention on the call that if you are hired, you are willing to start.
Strategy 3: In-Person Visit
This strategy has worked the most for me, as sometimes the person at the reception handling the office phone might not be on-site to take calls. Oftentimes, discussion over the phone is taken lightly as well. So here is what you should do: Print multiple copies of your CV and visit the care home during business hours (avoid meal times). Ask to speak with the manager (for Dorset House, her name is Karen).
Drop a copy of your CV, and be confident in sharing your experience and desire to join their care team.
Hot tip: Still leave your CV even if they’re not hiring immediately, and do well to keep in touch and ring the office in a few months’ time to ask if they are hiring.
Cost of living around Droitwich
As much as you want to land this job, I feel it is important to quickly highlight how much it will cost you to live around Droitwich, including housing and transportation.
Rental Prices (Monthly Average):
- 1-bedroom flat: £600-£700
- 2-bedroom flat: £700-£900
- 3-bedroom house: £900-£1,200
Transportation & Accessibility
Train Station: Droitwich Spa Railway Station is conveniently located near the town center.
Train Connections:
- Birmingham New Street: 25-30 minutes
- Worcester: 10-15 minutes
- Regular services operated by West Midlands Railway
Bus Services: Multiple bus routes (19, 20, 22, 144, 145, 153) connect Droitwich to surrounding areas, including Worcester, Bromsgrove, and Kidderminster.
Proximity to Care Home: Dorset House is within walking distance or a short bus ride from the train station.
Persistence is key. If they’re not hiring today, ask when they expect vacancies and follow up regularly.
Good luck with your application!
