6134 Houseparents and residential wardens

In short

• ONS unit group 6134, in minor group 613 (Caring personal services) and major group 6 (Caring, leisure and other service occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

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.

Typical entry routes

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.

Tasks

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

Related job titles

• Foster carer
• House matron
• House parent
• Residential care officer
• Warden (care/residential home)

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

6134 Houseparents and residential wardens

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Foster carers
• Residential childcare practitioners
• School matrons and houseparents
• Residential housing wardens
• Houseparents and residential wardens not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

6134 Houseparents and residential wardens

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

6144

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Foster carers
• Residential childcare practitioners
• School matrons and houseparents
• Residential housing wardens
• Houseparents and residential wardens not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 613

• 6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
• 6132 Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
• 6133 Dental nurses
• 6135 Care workers and home carers
• 6136 Senior care workers
• 6137 Care escorts
• 6138 Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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