UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSouth Derbyshire District 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.
Is South Derbyshire District Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — South Derbyshire District Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Swadlincote, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Swadlincote
- Sponsors in Swadlincote
- 33
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at South Derbyshire District 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 Derbyshire District Council
- Confirm South Derbyshire District Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. South Derbyshire District 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 Derbyshire District 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 Derbyshire District Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, South Derbyshire District 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 Derbyshire District Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — South Derbyshire District Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Swadlincote. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is South Derbyshire District Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for South Derbyshire District Council (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary South Derbyshire District 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 Swadlincote
Able Stainless Steel Fabrications Ltd
BIG FISH TAKEAWAY LTD
Bradcare Ltd
Bright Side Partnership Limited
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
Dellner Limited
More public sector sponsors
Stirling Council
Stockport Council
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Suffolk County Council
Surrey County 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.