Training & development
Funded qualifications. Real career pathways.
From your first induction shift to a Registered Manager appointment — we'll fund the training and coach you through it.
Mandatory
Induction & core skills
Safeguarding, first aid, de-escalation, medication awareness, fire safety and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Completed before first shift.
Level 3
Diploma in Residential Childcare
Fully funded for new starters. 12–18 month programme delivered alongside on-the-job mentoring.
Level 4 / 5
Leadership pathway
Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care. Required for Registered Manager registration with Ofsted.
Specialist
Therapeutic CPD
Trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, ACEs and PACE — delivered via partner clinical training providers.
Career progression
A roadmap, not a guess.
- 01
Support Worker
£24–28k
Level 3 funded · 6–12 months
- 02
Senior Support Worker
£28–32k
Shift leadership · mentoring
- 03
Team Leader
£32–36k
Level 5 starts · rota management
- 04
Deputy Manager
£36–42k
Deputise to RM · Ofsted prep
- 05
Registered Manager
£48–60k+
Ofsted registration · home P&L
Indicative UK ranges for permanent roles placed via Valour in the last 12 months.
Leadership pathway
For aspiring Registered Managers.
Our Aspire programme is an 18-month leadership track for senior practitioners aiming for Deputy or Registered Manager roles. It combines funded Level 5, external coaching, and placement at one of our partner provider groups.
- Quarterly 1:1 leadership coaching
- Level 5 Diploma fully funded
- Ofsted inspection shadowing
- Regulatory & finance modules
Ready to start, or step up?
Register your interest and a consultant will discuss the right entry point — including funded training options.