As a Residential Childcare worker, you’ll provide person-centred care for children and young people.
Residential Children's Home
Residential children’s homes are also known as children’s homes. They’re a place where children and young people can live if they cannot be at home with their own families.
About residential care
Children’s homes look after children and young people from many different backgrounds who have often had challenging life experiences. The homes are welcoming, clean, and homely, with comfortable lounges, shared kitchen and dining rooms, bedrooms, and soft furnishings. There’s plenty of space for children to relax and make it their own home.
These homes aim to provide supportive and loving care and a safe and nurturing place to call ‘home’. A core residential children’s care team work with young people to provide a stable home life, access to opportunities, fun and support through the difficult times.
Children’s home teams often also work with parents, social workers, teachers and extended family to provide the best care for the children and young people.
Residential children’s home regulation
In Wales, residential children’s homes are regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales, who register, inspect and take action to improve the quality of care services throughout Wales.
Explore some of the roles you can do in residential child care
As a Residential Childcare Manager, you’ll set the operational direction and organise the effective running of the home
Find a job in care
If you’re thinking of a career in care, take a look at our jobs portal to get an idea of the type of roles available.
