UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSouth Ayrshire 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 3 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is South Ayrshire Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — South Ayrshire Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Ayr, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Ayr
- Sponsors in Ayr
- 38
- Live sponsored roles
- 3
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at South Ayrshire Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| School Assistant (Term Time) - Prestwick Academy - SOA13155 - SOA13155Prestwick | £10,001–£20,000 | 16 October 2026 |
| Teeny Carer Support Worker - Whitletts Area Centre, Ayr - SOA13094 - SOA13094Braehead | £20,001–£30,000 | 9 October 2026 |
| Cleaning Supervisor (Term - Time) - Heathfield Primary School, Ayr - SOA13116 - SOA13116Woodfield | £10,001–£20,000 | 2 October 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire Council
- Confirm South Ayrshire Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through South Ayrshire Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — South Ayrshire Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Ayr. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is South Ayrshire Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 3 live sponsored roles are listed for South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire 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 Ayr
AADYA'S HOMES LTD
AC White Solicitors LLP
ALBION ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
Alex Begg & Co
AMC ENTERPRISES AYR LIMITED
Ayr Cricket Club
More public sector sponsors
Greenwich Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Scout Council
Hastings Borough Council
Hazlemere Parochial Church Council
Herefordshire 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.