CAREER OPTIONS AFTER INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN STATUS

Are you thinking of switching careers to help boost your earnings potential? Changing careers can sometimes be exactly what you need. After being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status, a person who was once under Tier 2 visa will have no restrictions in choosing their jobs. Once you figure out what you actually enjoy doing, you can get the ball rolling. You can choose where you want to do your job (home-based, hybrid, or site), and what kind of environment suits you best. 

There is, however, a legal consideration we have to be very careful of regarding our visa. A Filipino NHS nurse under Health and Care Worker Visa face restrictions if they want to change occupation that’s not specified in their certificate of sponsorship (COS). You cannot change jobs or employer unless you update your visa or find a new sponsor who’s willing to buy out your contract or gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the country. Once you acquire indefinite leave to remain status, there are very few restrictions placed upon you as you have the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like in the UK. There are certainly careers with general education requirements that won’t require another degree. This list is by no means exhaustive but it shows how many jobs are available depending on your preference.

Aldi Store Manager

This route is one of the ideal career options for anyone wanting to swap jobs because they’re not looking for a particular set of qualifications like GCSEs or bachelors degree. As long as you are able to manage and lead a store team responsibly, then you are good to go after your trainings. Aside from a whole range of lifestyle perks, they also offer impressive salary dependent on location.
Salary: £48,490 – £63,245 per year

Personal Independent Payment (PIP) Disability Assessor

This career option hires NMC-registered professionals to thoroughly assess the personal situations of those with a disability to see if they qualify for PIP.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year

Personal Assistant

This role will be the lead provider of professional and administrative support, assisting them (Director/CEO) in performing their full range of responsibilities. PAs should be able to do general administration duties, help coordinate meetings and be responsible for efficient minute taking at meetings.
Salary: £26,000 – £44,000 per year

Courier delivery driver

No prior training or qualifications are required to begin working as a courier in UK. As long as you have a valid UK driving license, reliable vehicle, and excellent navigation skills, you’re all set.
Salary: £24,400- £31,200

Costco Bakery Assistant

If you’re looking for something that’s not mentally demanding, this role is for you. Pay might not be much but it’s honest work for someone who wants to take the back seat from caring roles. Responsibilities include packing bakery items for display and ensuring items on display are continually restocked.
Salary: From £20,544 per year

Dropshipping

Dropshipping is a retail method where you sell a product online but you don’t keep the products you sell in stock. You will purchase the item directly from a third-party supplier that sends the product directly to a customer. It is a low-risk marketing and ideal for first-time entrepreneurs. Comprehensive examples can be found on YouTube channels and blogs.
Profits: Varies (UK average is around £2000 a month)

Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents, under the supervision of real state broker, coordinate every detail of residential acquisition to make buying, selling, or leasing easier. Some UKRNs are already doing side hussle for SMDC and DMCI and find it rewarding as it helps pay for mortgage or other expenses.
Salary: Average Php 20,000 per month in Philippines

When looking for a specific job, you can choose and enter your personal customization from the following websites:

 https://www.linkedin.com/

https://uk.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=&l=United%20Kingdom&radius=25&from=searchOnSerp&sameQ=1

Step by step guide on how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain can be found here: https://thepinkscrubs.com/how-to-apply-for-indefinite-leave-to-remain-for-filipino-nurses/