Houseparents and residential wardens and the Skilled Worker route
Houseparents and residential wardens (SOC 6134) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £33,400 a year or £17.13 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full houseparents and residential wardens occupation guide.
6 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Brook Street · UK
From £31,454 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 6134 · Hiring score 40
Residential Support Worker Children
Posted 8hBrook Street · Uxbridge
From £28,500 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 6134 · Hiring score 40
David Lewis · Chelford
£16,640–£27,996 · Below the £41,700 threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 6134 · Hiring score 25
Supercare Residential Ltd · Eastbourne
£37,793–£44,387 · Top of range meets the threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 6134 · Hiring score 33
Supercare Residential Ltd · Lewes
£40,497–£47,091 · Top of range meets the threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 6134 · Hiring score 33