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Houseparents and Residential Wardens

Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young people and the elderly within residential homes, schools or their own homes. An essential requirement of their work is that they reside with those for whom they are providing support.

Daily Tasks

  • Keeps records and writes reports.
  • Maintains contact and discusses problems/progress with other staff and social workers.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with members of the neighbouring community and/or the residents’ family and friends.
  • May provide one-to-one counselling or group therapy.
  • Manage the household (domestic duties).
  • Ensures that students attend school regularly.
  • Ensures that all material needs of residents are provided and endeavours to resolve any problems that they may have.
  • Plans and participates in games and leisure activities to encourage emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.
  • Creates friendly, secure atmosphere and tries to gain the trust and confidence of those in the home or under supervision.

£25,740

Entry Level Salary

£25,882.09

Average Salary

£38,861.41

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

195

Past two years

99

This year

717

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

7%

Level 1

7%

Level 2

18%

Level 3

27%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

15%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

19%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

7%

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