Career Pathways
A career in children's residential care can begin in a range of ways. Explore how people enter the sector, develop their skills and progress into leadership.
Starting a career
Learn about residential support roles, relevant experience, recruitment checks and the importance of safe, relationship-based practice.
Developing as a practitioner
Explore induction, supervision, relevant qualifications and continuing professional development.
Moving into leadership
Senior worker and Registered Manager roles involve additional responsibilities, experience and qualification expectations. Check the requirements for the specific role.
Related professions
Social work, youth work and wider health or education degrees are distinct routes that may complement a career, but do not automatically replace role-specific residential childcare qualifications.