With the massive money problems biting people all over the UK. Costs will be shaved down i would think Minimum wage (5.52) will be more likely sadly due to the more people seeking a role and the costs the homes have to bear.

At the two local care homes near me where most of the workers pass me in the mornings and evenings as we go to and from work seem to have changed recently with far more uk residents (i belive from various clues) rather than visa workers.

Good luck with the Job search but it may take a while to find a suitable employer as the market does seem to have changed as people become less choossy wher they work.