What job titles are covered by SOC 3224?

SOC 3224 covers a range of counsellors roles, including: Bereavement counsellors, Debt advisers, Life coaches, Relationship counsellors, Substance misuse workers, Counsellors not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone — two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.

What are my visa options if I work as a counsellors?

SOC 3224 itself doesn't qualify, but that doesn't mean you're out of options. The most common workaround is finding a closely related role that falls under an eligible SOC code — we've listed any eligible alternatives further up this page. It's also worth looking into visa routes that aren't tied to a specific occupation, like the Global Talent visa, Graduate visa, or High Potential Individual visa.

All Occupation Codes

SOC 3224Not Eligible

SOC 3224 — Counsellors

SOC 2020 Code 3224 — Medium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)

Counsellors (SOC 3224) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It's classified as medium skilled, so it would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. That said, there are closely related roles that do qualify — see below.

Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements

Eligibility Status

Not currently eligible. This medium skilled role isn't on the Immigration Salary List or Shortage List, so new sponsorship isn't available.

What This Means for You

SOC 3224 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it is not eligible for new sponsorship at this time.

If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:

Check the eligible alternative occupation codes listed below — some closely related roles do qualify
Explore other visa routes that may not require employer sponsorship
Search for roles under eligible SOC codes in a similar field

Related Job Titles

Bereavement counsellors
Debt advisers
Life coaches
Relationship counsellors
Substance misuse workers
Counsellors not elsewhere classified.

Counsellors Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

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Related Occupation Codes

3221Youth and community workers 3222Child and early years officers 3223Housing officers 3229Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not under SOC 3224. Counsellors is classified as Medium Skilled, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible — have a look at the related codes section on this page.

This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.