1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

In short

• ONS unit group 1232, in minor group 123 (Managers and proprietors in health and care services) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa, Table 2b.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £40,400 (£20.72 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £32,000 (£16.41 per hour)
  • Table 2b, Going rate (GBM – minimum rate): £32,000 (£16.41 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require support or specialised care and/or supervision.

Typical entry routes

Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and a range of qualifications are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.

Tasks

• determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
• plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff
• arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements
• maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends
• assesses service users’ needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required
• creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service
• ensures that the physical comfort and all material needs of service users are provided and attempts to resolve problems that may arise

Related job titles

• Care manager
• Community centre manager
• Day centre manager
• Nursing home owner
• Manager (sheltered/supported housing)
• Residential manager (care/residential home)

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Day care managers
• Home care managers
• Residential care managers and proprietors
• Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£40,400 (£20.72 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1121, 1184, 1242, 1259

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Day care managers
• Home care managers
• Residential care managers and proprietors
• Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£32,000 (£16.41 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2b: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Global Business Mobility applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 4 April 2024

SOC 2020 occupation code

1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1221, 1184

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Day care managers
• Home care managers
• Residential care managers and proprietors
• Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors not elsewhere classified

Going rate (GBM – minimum rate)

£32,000 (£16.41 per hour)

70% of going rate (GTR – minimum rate)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Other unit groups in minor group 123

• 1231 Health care practice managers
• 1233 Early education and childcare services proprietors

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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