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Kay is a psychotherapist who had a private practice before 'falling into' residential childcare as a way to broaden her work and make a bigger difference. She highlights that in residential childcare there are always different avenues and options in terms of career progression, and that if you put you mind to it, even with no experience you can progress to management within 2 years if you put your mind to it.
Marie began working in residential childcare because she felt that she still had a lot of motherly love to give. Working in a children's home was the perfect way to use her skills and make a real difference to children and young people's lives.
Ben wasn't sure about working in a children's home at first, but in 2 years he's never looked back. Ben says that the opportunities for personal and career development are 'incredible', and that during two years he's become a 'different person'.
Samba was inspired by his Dad to explore working in a children's home. Samba says that keeping days active and fun-packed, and working hard to build trusting relationships with the children and young people, are two key parts of the job.
Diane worked in sales and ran a salon before switching her career to residential childcare, and she's 'loved every minute'.
Paige was a hairdresser for 10 years before starting her career in residential childcare. Providers say that the 'people skills' demonstrated in careers such as hairdressing or hospitality can be valuable transferrable skills..jpg)
Billy left the army and needed a job that would keep him active outdoors.
Karen started her career as a volunteer, now she is a Responsible Individual and director of a new children's home. Karen believes that there is a lack of knowledge about children's homes and that opportunities for care-experienced young people are damaged by stigma and negative views.
Karen started her career as a volunteer, now she is a Responsible Individual and director of a new children's home. Karen believes that there is a lack of knowledge about children's homes and that opportunities for care-experienced young people are damaged by stigma and negative views.
Nisreen began her career with no qualifications in this country, now she’s made her way to a management role but loves that she can continue to work with children and young people every day.
Priya used to work in a nursery, but wanted a career with more opportunity to make a real difference.
Natasha was a Youth Worker before beginning her career as a Residential Childcare Practitioner. In 18 years she’s never looked back.
Karen started her career as a volunteer, now she is a Responsible Individual and director of a new children's home. Karen believes that there is a lack of knowledge about children's homes and that opportunities for care-experienced young people are damaged by stigma and negative views.
Karen started her career as a volunteer, now she is a Responsible Individual and director of a new children's home. Karen believes that there is a lack of knowledge about children's homes and that opportunities for care-experienced young people are damaged by stigma and negative views.
Paige was a hairdresser for 10 years before starting her career in residential childcare. Providers say that the 'people skills' demonstrated in careers such as hairdressing or hospitality can be valuable transferrable skills.
Diane worked in sales and ran a salon before switching her career to residential childcare, and she's 'loved every minute'.
Samba was inspired by his Dad to explore working in a children's home. Samba says that keeping days active and fun-packed, and working hard to build trusting relationships with the children and young people, are two key parts of the job.
Ben wasn't sure about working in a children's home at first, but in 2 years he's never looked back. Ben says that the opportunities for personal and career development are 'incredible', and that during two years he's become a 'different person'.
Marie began working in residential childcare because she felt that she still had a lot of motherly love to give. Working in a children's home was the perfect way to use her skills and make a real difference to children and young people's lives.
Kay is a psychotherapist who had a private practice before 'falling into' residential childcare as a way to broaden her work and make a bigger difference. She highlights that in residential childcare there are always different avenues and options in terms of career progression, and that if you put you mind to it, even with no experience you can progress to management within 2 years if you put your mind to it.