Social Worker Jobs in the UK With Visa Sponsorship
UK councils and NHS trusts sponsoring qualified social workers — children's services, adult services, mental health.
Team Manager Children, FAS Social Work Team
Bristol City Council • Bristol
£57,361 – £59,794
Experienced Social Worker
Bedford Borough Council • Bedford, England
£43,149 – £46,579
Family Help Social Worker (Copy)
Dorset Council • Dorchester, England, DT2
£39,481 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker
Dorset Council • Weymouth, England
£39,481 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker
Dorset Council • Blandford Forum, England, DT11
£39,481 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker
Dorset Council • Dorchester, England, DT2
£39,481 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker
Dorset Council • Dorchester, England, DT2
£32,061 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker (Copy)
Dorset Council • Dorchester, England, DT2
£39,481 – £50,269
Family Help Social Worker
Dorset Council • Ferndown, England
£36,363 – £47,181
Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£39,481 – £42,123
Social Work Team Manager (Later Life)
Manchester City Council • Crumpsall, Manchester
£48,738 – £53,051
Social Worker
Bedford Borough Council • Bedford, England
£40,444 – £42,123
Childrens Social Worker Level 2 and 3
Leicester City Council • Leicester, England
£44,253 – £47,665
Children Social Worker Level 2 and 3
Leicester City Council • Leicester, England
£44,253 – £47,665
Advanced Social Worker - Children & Families
Devon County Council • South West England, England
£46,579 – £50,908
Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£38,220 – £40,777
Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£38,220 – £40,777
Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£38,220 – £40,777
Children's Experienced Social Worker - Assessment
Devon County Council • South West England, England
£41,177 – £48,738
Experienced Social Worker - Children Looked After
Devon County Council • South West England, England
£41,177 – £48,738
Experienced Social Worker - Children and Families
Devon County Council • South West England, England
£41,177 – £48,738
Family Help Senior Social Worker/Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£40,444 – £48,738
Specialist Practitioner (Safeguarding)
Gloucestershire County Council • Stroud, England
£43,149 – £48,738
Adults Social Worker – Early Help & Wellbeing
Essex County Council • Willows Green, Chelmsford
£38,487 – £51,834
Adults Social Worker - Early Help & Wellbeing
Essex County Council • Maldon, Essex
£50,000 – £59,999
Adults Social Worker - Early Help & Wellbeing
Essex County Council • Chelmsford, Essex
£38,487 – £51,834
Social Worker Family Worker (Link Role), West Essex
Essex County Council • Eastwick, Harlow
£38,487 – £51,834
Adults Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism
Essex County Council • Essex, Eastern England
£50,000 – £59,999
Adults Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism
Essex County Council • Pitsea, Basildon
£38,487 – £51,834
Adults Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism
Essex County Council • Basildon, Essex
£38,487 – £51,834
About social workers sponsorship in the UK
Social work is on the UK immigration salary list, which means a reduced threshold under the Skilled Worker route. Local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales actively sponsor experienced social workers, particularly in children's services and mental health.
You will need Social Work England (England), SSSC (Scotland), Social Care Wales, or NISCC (Northern Ireland) registration before practising. Overseas applicants typically apply for registration with their qualifications assessed individually.
Listings below are from sponsor-licensed councils and NHS trusts verified against the Home Office register.
Frequently asked questions
- Can newly qualified social workers be sponsored?
- Sponsorship is possible but rare for newly qualified workers — most councils require post-qualification experience, often 2+ years, particularly for children's services.
- Do I need UK registration before I apply?
- You can apply with registration in progress, but the council will not issue a Certificate of Sponsorship until you have a registration decision. Start the SWE (or equivalent) application early.
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