Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 5 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £35,000 to £65,000Level 5 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 5)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Families in the Community L56 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare L53 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services L53 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care L53 courses
- Children, Young People and Families Manager: End-Point Assessment (Level 5) L51 course
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could specialise in a particular area, like mental health or children's services. You could also become a head of service, chief executive, assistant director or director of social services.