SOC 2020 · 6134
Houseparents and residential wardens
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Houseparents and residential wardens in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £31,871 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £25,907 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £32,536 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £26,588 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — | £32,052 | — | — |
| West Midlands 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young people and the elderly within residential homes, schools or their own homes. An essential requirement of their work is that they reside with those for whom they are providing support.
Typical tasks
creates friendly, secure atmosphere and tries to gain the trust and confidence of those in the home or under supervision
plans and participates in games and leisure activities to encourage emotional, social, physical and intellectual development
ensures that all material needs of residents are provided and endeavours to resolve any problems that they may have
ensures that students attend school regularly
manage the household (domestic duties)
may provide one-to-one counselling or group therapy
establishes and maintains contact with members of the neighbouring community and/or the residents’ family and friends
maintains contact and discusses problems/progress with other staff and social workers
keeps records and writes reports
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will hold or be working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both Off and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including an enhanced DBS check, CPR and first aid certifications are likely to be required.