Social Worker Jobs in London — Visa Sponsorship
Social Worker jobs in London from UK Home Office-licensed visa sponsors. Filter by Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker route, salary above £41,700, and live job openings.
Social Worker role at a glance
London as a sponsor location
London hosts roughly 35% of all UK licensed Skilled Worker sponsors and the majority of investment banking, consulting, and AI/tech sponsorship volume. Guy's and St Thomas', Imperial, UCLH and King's all sponsor thousands of international clinicians under the Health and Care Worker visa. If you want the largest sponsor pool in the UK, London is the answer — but competition and living costs are high.
Highest cost-of-living in the UK (median 1-bed ~£1,900/mo in Zones 2–3). Heathrow and Gatwick give direct flights to virtually every major city worldwide. Skilled Worker salary threshold is £41,700 general — but London roles typically pay well above going rate.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Social Worker jobs with visa sponsorship in London?
Yes. London-based UK Home Office sponsors regularly recruit social workers on the Skilled Worker visa. Active sponsors include UK local authorities (Somerset Council, Lancashire County Council, Birmingham City Council), NHS trusts, Charity sector.
What salary do social workers in London need to earn for a Skilled Worker visa?
The 2026 minimum is £41,700 per year for the general Skilled Worker route, or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher. Typical Social Worker salary in the UK: £33,500 – £55,000. Health and Care Worker visa minimum is £25,000.
Which London employers sponsor social worker roles?
London's top sponsors hiring across roles include NHS England (multiple London trusts), Deloitte UK, PwC UK, EY UK.
What sectors hire social workers in London?
London's strongest sectors are Finance & Banking, Technology, Healthcare / NHS.