UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRDorset Council can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 1 live sponsored role listed below.
Is Dorset Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Dorset Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Dorchester, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Dorchester
- Sponsors in Dorchester
- 49
- Live sponsored roles
- 1
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Dorset Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner in Charge - Beaminster SchoolBeaminster | — | 21 October 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Dorset Council
Based on the public sector sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1258 | Directors in consultancy services | £70,100 | £70,100 |
| 1254 | Waste disposal and environmental services managers | £48,300 | £48,300 |
| 3312 | Police officers (sergeant and below) | £46,900 | £46,900 |
| 1252 | Garage managers and proprietors | £45,600 | £45,600 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Dorset Council
- Confirm Dorset Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Dorset Council is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Dorset Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Dorset Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Dorset Council will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dorset Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Dorset Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Dorchester. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Dorset Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 1 live sponsored role is listed for Dorset Council as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary Dorset Council must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Dorchester
Activate Performing Arts
All about Care (South West) Limited
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Limited
Care Dorset
Catnip Comms Ltd
Cobb Farming Limited
More public sector sponsors
Suffolk County Council
Surrey County Council
Swale Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council
Thanet District Council
The British Refugee Council
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.