Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £22,000 to £30,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could take on more responsibility as a senior support worker or residential support manager. You could also train to become a social worker or counsellor.
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) L36 courses
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare L34 courses
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare L31 course
Courses for this career
See free Residential Support Worker courses
Level 2
Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) L36 courses
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare L34 courses
- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare L31 course