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Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Older people have been among the hardest hit. Many could not leave when fighting reached their towns, and care homes near the front line have been damaged, evacuated or left without staff. Ukraine has one of the oldest populations in the region, so this is not a small problem.

EU Helpers does not recruit for care roles based inside Ukraine, and we do not encourage moving there while the war continues. We can help Ukrainian care workers and nurses who are already outside the country find work elsewhere in Europe. Browse our wider elderly care hiring landscape across Europe for those options.

Quick facts:

• Ukraine is an active war zone. Check your government's travel advice before making any decisions.

• Older people have been among the least able to flee fighting.

• Care homes near the front line have been damaged, evacuated or left short of staff.

• EU Helpers does not recruit for roles located inside Ukraine.

• Ukrainian carers already in Europe are a large and skilled group we can help.

The Honest Picture

Elderly care in a war is a different job. Staff have evacuated residents under fire, kept care homes running without power or water, and looked after people who cannot be moved. Some have stayed with residents when leaving was the safer choice for themselves.

Older Ukrainians are among the most affected civilians in this war. Many did not leave because they could not, and some are now cared for by neighbours or volunteers rather than services.

At the same time, large numbers of Ukrainian women who worked in care have been displaced into Poland, Germany, Czechia and elsewhere. Many have found care work abroad because their skills transfer and demand is real. That group is who we can help most usefully.

Before You Consider Anything Related to Ukraine

Check your own government's travel advice for Ukraine before making any decision. Most Western governments currently advise against all travel there, and some advise against all but essential travel to certain regions. That advice is updated regularly and is more current than this page.

EU Helpers' Position on Ukraine

We do not recruit for care roles based inside Ukraine, and we do not encourage moving there while the war is going on. We do not list Ukraine as an active hiring destination the way we do other countries.

If you are a Ukrainian care worker or nurse looking for work outside Ukraine, or a provider that wants to hire displaced Ukrainian staff, our team can talk through what is realistic.

What We Can Help With

• Connecting displaced Ukrainian care workers and nurses with providers elsewhere in Europe.

• Helping providers who want to hire Ukrainian staff already living in their country.

• Guidance on getting a Ukrainian nursing qualification formally accepted abroad.

• Honest answers about what we can and cannot do, rather than a sales pitch.

Get Started

Ukrainian Care Workers Outside Ukraine

If you are already outside Ukraine, Register as a job seeker, and we will talk through realistic options elsewhere in Europe.

Care Providers

If you want to hire displaced Ukrainian care staff, start an employer partnership or contact our team.

Recruiters

Recruiters working with displaced Ukrainian care professionals can Apply to join our recruiter network.

For anything else about Ukraine, contact our team directly. You can also browse open care roles elsewhere in Europe, or see our industries hub.

Important note: EU Helpers is not a government body, a travel safety authority, or a substitute for your country's official travel advice. This page is general information only.