Occupation 6134 · Caring, leisure and other service occupations
Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young people and the elderly within residential homes, schools or their own homes. An essential requirement of their work is that they reside with those for whom they are providing support.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will hold or be working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both Off and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including an enhanced DBS check, CPR and first aid certifications are likely to be required.
Foster carer · House matron · House parent · Residential care officer · Warden (care/residential home)
| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 33,800.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 34,800.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 38,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 500.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 3,400.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 38,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,000.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.
| Region | Measure | Hours | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 2,600.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 7,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 1,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 1,700.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 4,600.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 500.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 3,400.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 7,400.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 3,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 1,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 2,800.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 6134 : Houseparents and residential wardens | None | 2,500.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 12 of 12 cells on this page. The rest are withheld by ONS, and are shown as withheld with the reason, rather than left out.
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics. Figures are shown exactly as ONS publishes them — we do not adjust, model or fill them in, and every number on this page carries the series and period it came from.
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