Level 3 Residential Childcare Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a residential children's home, building the skills and knowledge you need on the job. The course takes around 18 months to complete. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, behaviour support, and the legal frameworks that govern residential care. This is a level 3 residential childcare qualification developed specifically for people working in residential children's homes. You can fund it yourself, ask your employer to support it, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) with certificate.
Who this course is for
This qualification has been developed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work within Residential Children’s Homes.
Entry requirements
Learners are expected to have at least basic literacy and numeracy skills.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection in residential care settings.
You'll learn how to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
You'll understand legislation and regulations that govern residential children's homes in England.
You'll develop skills in communication and building positive relationships with young people.
You'll learn how to handle challenging behaviour in a safe and supportive way.
You'll understand how to work as part of a team and contribute to care planning.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in residential childcare.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work in a residential children's home. Assessment includes observations of your practice, professional discussions, and written work. A trained assessor will visit you in your workplace to observe and review your progress throughout the 18 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. FW Solutions will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in children's homes
Children's home senior support worker: leading shifts and mentoring junior staff
Key worker in residential care: holding responsibility for named young people
Youth support worker: working with vulnerable young people in care settings
Family support worker: helping families involved with children's services
Leaving care support worker: helping young people transition to independence
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England): the qualification required to manage or deputy-manage a residential children's home.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: useful if you move into a training or quality assurance role within your organisation.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
