SALARIES AT JANUARY 2004 PoundsCare manager (outer London) 38,000-40,788Assistant home manager (Sheffield) 23,358-25,911Unit Manager (Coventry, private sector) 20,000-30,000Residential social worker (outer London) 21,981-24,870Support workers (Brighton) 14,000-19,000
Managerial posts require a qualification in social work or NVQ level 4 in caring for children and young people, as well as several years of management experience. Salary varies depending on size of home as well as age and needs of children.
