UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRWokingham Borough 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 2 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is Wokingham Borough Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Wokingham Borough Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Wokingham, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Wokingham
- Sponsors in Wokingham
- 157
- Live sponsored roles
- 2
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at Wokingham Borough Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker - Mental Health TeamWokingham | £44,253–£50,909 | 13 October 2026 |
| Systemic Psychotherapist, Children's ServicesUK | £54,144–£59,780 | 2 October 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Wokingham Borough 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 Wokingham Borough Council
- Confirm Wokingham Borough Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Wokingham Borough 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 Wokingham Borough Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Wokingham Borough Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Wokingham Borough 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 Wokingham Borough Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Wokingham Borough Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Wokingham. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Wokingham Borough Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 2 live sponsored roles are listed for Wokingham Borough 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 Wokingham Borough 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 Wokingham
7 HILLS ICT SERVICES LTD
AARYA TECHNOLOGIES LTD
About Face Ltd
Acal BFi UK Limited
AHEAD UK Solutions Limited
Alliance Motors & Body Repairs Ltd
More public sector sponsors
South Gloucestershire Council
South Ribble Borough Council
South Tyneside Council
Southampton City Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Southwark 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.