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Level 3 Residential Childcare Course Online – Impact Futures The Urban Building

Cost£2,568.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Residential Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through this residential childcare qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your job and other commitments. The course develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support children, young people and families toward positive outcomes in residential and community settings. It is designed for people already working in a relevant role, such as residential care workers and support workers. The course typically takes 12 months.

Who this course is for

This level 3 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change in their everyday lives.

It is suitable for residential care workers, support workers and other associated job titles.

Entry requirements

You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in residential settings.
  • You'll learn how to work with families to create sustainable change in everyday life.
  • You'll build understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll develop skills in communication and relationship-building with children, young people and their families.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to the emotional and behavioural needs of young people in care.
  • You'll understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern residential childcare in England.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course content at your own pace. Assessment is work-based: you'll demonstrate your knowledge and skills through evidence gathered from your day-to-day job role. You must be working in a relevant role throughout the programme, as the qualification modules are met through your practice at work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes and residential settings.
  • Support worker: working with children, young people and families in community or residential care.
  • Key worker: providing dedicated support to individual young people in residential care.
  • Children's home deputy manager: stepping into a supervisory role within a residential setting.
  • Family support worker: helping families achieve stable, positive outcomes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Residential Childcare: moves you toward a management role in a residential setting.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare: the qualification required for registered managers of children's homes in England.
  • Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families: for practitioners ready to move into specialist or leadership roles.
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