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Devon County Council: does its social work apprenticeships in children's social care sponsor a UK visa?

No published policySocial Work Apprenticeships in Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care (3.5 years, BA (Hons) Social Work with The Open University)

Unconfirmed. Devon County Council publishes no sponsorship policy for its social work apprenticeships in children's social care, so we cannot state a firm answer. The council says nothing about visa sponsorship.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
Adult Social Care apprenticeship: Grade D, £26,824 to £28,598 per annum, pro rata
2027 cycle
No 2027 intake date published as of 12 October 2026; vacancies are advertised on the Working for Devon jobs site
Confidence
high

Devon County Council Social Work Apprenticeships in Children's Social Care: at a glance

Locations
Devon, ExeterSource
“The Children’s Social Care team now offer several full-time Social Work Apprenticeships within the Children and Families and Initial response teams across Devon.”
Devon County Council, from its own careers pages
The catch: The children's route ties you in: you must stay with the council for two years after qualifying, and you need direct work experience with children and families plus a car before you can apply.
Devon County Council early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Devon County Council publishes about this programme

Checked against Devon County Council's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Common questions

Does Devon County Council sponsor visas for its social work apprenticeships in children's social care?

Unconfirmed. Devon County Council publishes no sponsorship policy for its social work apprenticeships in children's social care, so we cannot state a firm answer. Devon County Council runs Social Work Apprenticeships in two services. Children's Social Care offers several full-time apprenticeships in its Children and Families and Initial Response teams across Devon, and Integrated Adult Social Care offers apprenticeships in its Peripatetic Team, full-time or at least 30 hours a week. Both are 3.5-year programmes leading to a BA (Hons) in Social Work with The Open University, approved by Social Work England, with protected off-the-job study time, a dedicated mentor and progression to a newly qualified social worker role and the ASYE programme. The council covers study fees; in children's services apprentices must stay with the council for two years after qualifying. The adult social care role is paid at Grade D, £26,824 to £28,598 a year pro rata. Entry requirements include GCSE grades 9 to 4 (or Functional Skills level 2) in English and maths, an enhanced DBS check, IELTS 7 if English is not a first language, direct work experience with children and families (or adults with care and support needs), and for the children's route a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. The children's page also says applicants must have the right to live and work in England and spend at least 50 per cent of working hours in England. The council says nothing about visa sponsorship.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Devon County Council?

The children's route ties you in: you must stay with the council for two years after qualifying, and you need direct work experience with children and families plus a car before you can apply.

When do applications open for the Devon County Council social work apprenticeships in children's social care?

No 2027 intake date published as of 12 October 2026; vacancies are advertised on the Working for Devon jobs site. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Devon County Council's own site.

Where is the Devon County Council social work apprenticeships in children's social care based?

Devon, Exeter, according to Devon County Council's own careers information.

How should I confirm Devon County Council's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Devon County Council's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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