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Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3229)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3229) (Medium skilled occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

  • Going rate (annual): £33,400
  • New entrant rate: £33,400
  • Going rate (hourly): £17.13
  • You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Advocates (excludes solicitor advocates) Celebrants Charity workers Day care officers Health advisers Homelessness and housing advice support workers Mental health project workers Probation service workers Student support workers Victim support workers Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified.

Sponsors hiring under this code

Matched via Companies House industry codes (SIC). This shows employers in related sectors — verify the sponsor and role on the official register.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 3229 (Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.