The UK, has around 2 million job vacancies in 2024. The jobs that allow free accommodation to the foreign workers are fruit packer, health care assistant, housekeeper, etc. As Per the report of the Labour Force Survey, there has been an increase by 48,000 in pay-rolled employees in the country. Foreign workers have to pay taxes to the UK government if they are getting accommodation from the employer. However, there are certain exemption for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The UK, has an employment rate of 1.3% in 2024. It is expected that by 2030, the employment rate in the UK will increase further by 3%.
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Top 10 in-demand jobs that provide free accommodation
The table below consists of the in-demand job roles in the UK which provide free accommodation to the foreign workers:
|
In-demand job roles |
Annual average salary |
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Hotel porter |
£22,053 - £24,065 |
|
Guest relations coordinator |
£21,000 - £26,000 |
|
Assistant restaurant manager |
£26,000 - £32,000 |
|
Head bartender |
£24,000 - £37,000 |
|
Senior Project Engineer |
£51,000 - £52,000 |
|
Fruit packer |
£25,000 - £27,000 |
|
Warehouse operative |
£20,000 - £27,000 |
|
Café assistant |
£19,000 - £20,000 |
|
Personal care assistant |
£20,000 - £24,000 |
|
Housekeeper |
£35,000 - £37,000 |
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How to get accommodation assistance in the UK?
Foreign workers can get accommodation assistance in the UK by applying for section 4 support from the migrant help. The following are the steps to apply for the section 4:
Step 1: Complete the ASF1 form
Step 2: Submit the form by mailing it to the correspondence
Step 3: Submit the necessary documents and proofs along with the form
Step 4: Wait for the response
Step 5: Get accommodation assistance
Top 10 affordable cities in the UK
The following are the most affordable cities in the UK where you can stay and work:
|
Name of the cheapest cities |
Average rent (per month) |
|
Liverpool |
£810 |
|
Sheffield |
£868 |
|
Kingston upon Hull |
£619 |
|
Stoke-on-Trent |
£635 |
|
Derby |
£793 |
|
Bradford |
£692 |
|
Wolverhampton |
£818 |
|
Plymouth |
£922 |
|
Nottingham |
£940 |
|
Leicester |
£958 |
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