Which jobs in the UK provide free accommodation?

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
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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