Care jobs in Iceland — what you need to know
Care work is one of Iceland's steadiest sources of employment for newcomers. Nursing homes, disability services, home-support and assisted-living providers need care assistants and support workers, and while many patient-facing roles do require Icelandic, plenty of support, night-shift and specialised positions are open to English speakers — especially where clients or teams are international.
These roles suit patient, dependable people who want meaningful work and stable hours. Shifts, weekend rotations and the chance to train on the job are common. We flag which listings genuinely need Icelandic and which don't, so you never waste time applying for something you can't get. Turn on job alerts below and we'll email you new care jobs in Iceland as they appear.