Residential Work (Children's) Kingston University

Overview

This Residential Work (Children's) course offered at Kingston University is ideal for professionals aiming to excel in residential care roles, those looking to transition to leadership positions, or managers seeking to deepen their expertise. You’ll explore topics such as relationship-based practice, safeguarding, managing risk and effective intervention strategies. Kingston University’s connections with leading care providers ensure practical, hands-on training complemented by expert faculty guidance.

Career opportunities

Choose a career path to suit your preference

Graduates of this course will be equipped to work as social pedagogy practitioners, leading with skill and confidence across children’s social care roles. Common job roles for our graduates vary, including:

• Residential staff in a children's home

• Registered manager of a children's home

• Social pedagogy practitioner – Level 6

• Support worker for young people

You’ll qualify as a practitioner or manager in a children's home, and gain social pedagogy practitioner status, all within a single qualification.

Our teaching team has strong links with the NHS, education and healthcare providers and social services. We also offer classic postgraduate programmes alongside research and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.