Are you a Nigerian living in the UK and looking for stable, meaningful employment in public service — with visa sponsorship? This update is for you.
We’ve curated council jobs across the UK that offer visa sponsorship, including roles in social care, safeguarding, and youth services. These roles are ideal if you’re already living in the UK and are exploring sponsorship pathways.
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🔹 1. Social Worker – Hospital Team
📍 Bracknell Forest Council, Berkshire
💷 Salary: £42,145 – £47,387 (including London Weighting)
📅 Deadline: 22 June 2025
🔗 Apply Here
This role suits experienced social workers (minimum 2 years in UK statutory services). You’ll work with a skilled adult social care team committed to a “no wrong door” approach. Weekend work in hospitals is part of the role.
📝 Requirements:
- Must be based in the UK
- Registered with Social Work England
- Visa sponsorship considered (based on eligibility and availability)
🔹 2. Residential Worker
📍 Liverpool City Council
💷 Salary: £30,060 – £34,314
📅 Deadline: 30 June 2025
🔗 Apply Here
Support vulnerable children and teens in a residential setting. If you’re passionate about safeguarding and working directly with young people, this could be your entry into the UK social care system.
📝 Note:
- Applicants needing sponsorship must meet Home Office skilled worker visa requirements
- Final eligibility checks will be conducted at the end of the recruitment process
📧 Contact: Kate Cavanagh (Registered Manager) – catherine.cavanagh@liverpool.gov.uk
🔹 3. Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE Program)
📍 Wirral Council – Hybrid Working Available
💷 Salary: £35,235 – £37,938
📅 Deadline: 6 July 2025
🔗 Apply Here
Just graduated with a social work degree? This is a fantastic starting point. Join Wirral’s ASYE programme and grow under mentorship and continuous development. You’ll receive excellent wellbeing support and build skills to help vulnerable children and families.
📝 Ideal for Nigerian graduates already in the UK looking to secure their first qualified role with sponsorship.
🔹 4. Safeguarding Board Project Officer
📍 Bracknell Forest Council – Part-Time (22.5 hours/week)
💷 Salary: £35,941 – £40,219 (FTE including London Weighting)
📅 Deadline: 29 June 2025
🔗 Apply Here
Support the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board in managing safeguarding audits, strategic reports, and communications. This is a part-time, hybrid role that suits organised and proactive professionals.
📝 Eligibility:
- Must already be residing in the UK
- Sponsorship considered based on funding and suitability
⚠️ Important Notes for Naija UK Connect Community:
- ✅ These jobs consider visa sponsorship, but usually only if you are already in the UK.
- ⚖️ Please check your eligibility for a Skilled Worker Visa before applying.
- 👨🏾⚖️ We recommend independent legal advice for individual sponsorship matters.
- 🚫 Avoid scams – We do not offer immigration or visa services. All listings are from official UK council job sites.
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[…] Safeguarding / Public Protection Staff: Councils may occasionally sponsor roles in children’s safeguarding boards or public protection, depending on the level and skill requirement. Naija UK Connect highlighted a “Safeguarding Board Project Officer” role in Bracknell Forest Council. naijaukconnect.co.uk […]