Youth and community workers and the Skilled Worker route
Youth and community workers (SOC 3221) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £33,400 a year or £17.13 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full youth and community workers occupation guide.
6 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Coventry City Council · Baginton
From £34,978 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 3221
Coventry City Council · Coventry
From £42,626 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3221
Community Youth worker - Newcastle
Posted 1dEDUCATIONAL WORLD LIMITED · North Berwick
£27,040–£31,200 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 3221 · Hiring score 40
Youth Manager
Posted 1dOne YMCA · UK
From £41,675 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 3221 · Hiring score 58
Lancashire County Council · Rossendale
£36,364–£38,945 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 3221