Graduate Diploma in Residential Work (Children's) - NA

Kingston University

This course gives you the expertise to thrive in your social care career while enhancing the lives of vulnerable people. Embrace this unique hands-on learning experience to boost your skills and confidence in working with children in residential care.Immerse yourself in a programme that will develop your leadership skills and therapeutic care expertise while you work in a residential settingGain knowledge and skills grounded in evidence-based practices while developing your career working with young people. This employment-based course is aimed at those working in full-time or part-time roles with children in a residential settings looking to enhance their practice.To ensure this course reflects the most pressing needs of children in residential care, we engaged with broader stakeholder groups, getting input from local authorities, commissioning groups, government representatives, and those involved in children's social care.Whether you’re a first-time practitioner or an aspiring manager, a Graduate Diploma in Residential Work is an important step in your career. We’ll focus on deepening your understanding of children’s needs and enhancing your practical skills to excel in your role.This is not a typical university course. We know that practical and relational skills are pivotal for residential workers, so we’ve created a course that reflects this. You'll collaborate in vibrant spaces to connect, share knowledge, and learn from peers. Your assessments will reflect this approach, offering you opportunities to immerse yourself in virtual and augmented reality scenarios and have your skills evaluated in dynamic, real-world settings.We are ambitious about improving quality in residential care by developing a highly-skilled workforce, equipped to support children with complex needs. By applying your learning to your day-to-day work, you will enhance your practice using social pedagogy. With a growing demand for specialist practitioners, this advanced qualification forms a valuable step towards furthering your career in residential care.

Department of Social Work and Social Care