Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Team
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2461 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Coventry City Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Coventry City Council assigned 13 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2461 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2461 Social workers Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Coventry City Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Social workers (SOC 2461) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sample- Middle half £39,260–49,400
- Median £44,044
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Coventry City Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Coventry City Council assigned 13 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2461 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.