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Houseparents and Residential Wardens Career Details

About this Career

£ 31,492 Median Salary
New workers start at around £17,050. Normal pay is £31,492 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48,932.
312 Jobs in Greater London
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Greater London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • Keeps records and writes reports.
  • Maintains contact and discusses problems/progress with other staff and social workers.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with members of the neighbouring community and/or the residents’ family and friends.
  • May provide one-to-one counselling or group therapy.
  • Manage the household (domestic duties).
  • Ensures that students attend school regularly.
  • Ensures that all material needs of residents are provided and endeavours to resolve any problems that they may have.
  • Plans and participates in games and leisure activities to encourage emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.
  • Creates friendly, secure atmosphere and tries to gain the trust and confidence of those in the home or under supervision.

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