Residential Social Worker recruitment agency listing
Residential social workers work with people who require support at difficult times in their lives. They may work with impoverished families, the mentally ill, the homeless, and those whose lives have been affected by drugs, alcohol or crime.
To work as a residential social worker, an accredited degree in social work, followed by professional registration, is essential. At least two A levels and five GCSEs are required to study for a social work degree. Other qualifications, such as a BTEC National qualification, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, may be acceptable. All entrants to social work degree courses have to agree to have their backgrounds checked by the Criminal Records Bureau. Once in employment, social workers must keep their training up-to-date to maintain their professional registration.
Employers of social workers
Employers of residential social workers include, but are not limited to, local authority social service departments, private organisations and charities. Specialist recruitment agencies are a rich source of employment openings. There is currently a shortage of trained social workers, particularly in the south-east of England.
Social worker salary information
Starting salaries for social workers are between £19,000 and £27,000 a year. Many residential social workers are able to earn higher salaries by working for employment agencies and taking on short-term contracts with a range of organisations. Experienced staff in permanent employment may be able to progress into senior social worker or team manager roles.
Care-Hire Solutions Ltd
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Social Care Direct Recruitment
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: UK WIDE | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Bamboo Childcare
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Forest Care Selection
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Across England, Scotland and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Recruiter Tip
When recruiting for a job in a children's home, employers should be aware that the youngest Support Worker has to be a minimum of four years older than the eldest child. This often means that candidates will need to be at least 23 years of age.HazeltonClive
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: UK and Internationally | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
Healing Hands Care Limited
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside | Contract, Part Time, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Stratton Mills - Health & Social Care Specialists
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Purple Dove Recruitment Ltd - Social Care
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Greater London, Home Counties and England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k
Search Consultancy
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Scotland, England and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
Candidates will generally require work experience before being employed as a Residential Social Worker. This can be paid or voluntary, with opportunities often available within care homes and nurseries.Berry Recruitment - Care Division
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Vetro Recruitment - Social Care & Education specialist
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Wales and England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Social Care & Education
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: England, Wales and Outlying Islands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
G&H Personnel Limited
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: England, Wales & Scotland | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Mango Solutions Recruitment Ltd
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Bailey Care Services
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: Wiltshire,Worthing,Eastbourne,Poole,Oxford,Newport | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Brooks & Brooks Recruitment
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: North West & West Yorkshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Charles Hunter Associates
Residential Social Worker - Social Care
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+